Cert Patient Care Tech 2N FT 7A

CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University Health System (CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center) is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician to support RN staff in general patient care. The role involves observing patient conditions, assisting with admissions, transfers, discharges, and routine duties, all while maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma, BLS within 30 days, and one of the listed CNAs or PCT credentials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Must meet one of the listed CNA/PCT credentials.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports patient concerns/changes to a RN.
• Assist RN with admission, transfer, discharge, and general patient care.
• Record vital signs and assist with personal hygiene and intake/output.
• Assist in specimen collection and patient care activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment to prevent infections and ensure safety.
• Report equipment issues promptly per procedure.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Communicate nutrition issues to RN; assist with diet changes.
• Assist department with administrative tasks and answer call bells.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Nationally certified patient care technician

WVUM Patient Care Technician program

Nurse Aide certification – OH

WV DHHR/OHFLAC Nurse Aide (WV scope)

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
3. Must meet one of the following:
   • Nationally certified patient care technician
   • Completion of WVUM Patient Care Technician program
   • Current Certified Nursing Assistant Certification issued by state where services are provided: OH – Nurse Aide through Ohio Nurses Aide Registry
   • WV – Nurse Aide through WV DHHR/OHFLAC

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE

1. Prior patient care experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
2. Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
3. Records the vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures. Records oral intake and outputs (temperature, blood pressure and other monitoring).
4. Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
5. Assists in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors and employees.
6. Reports all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner.
7. Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
8. Communicates with RN regarding any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes.
9. Assists department with administrative tasks to support the department operations.
10. Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel.

For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:

1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards.
2. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

1. Working closely with others.
2. Working protracted or irregular hours.
3. Working around biohazards.
4. Working around infectious diseases.
5. Working with or near the deceased.
6. Working with hands in water.
7. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
2. Ability to adapt to changing environments.

ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION

every other weekend rotating holiday, FT 7A Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center Cost Center: 1032 CCMC Nursing CDU and Observation 2 North Address: 800 Garfield Ave Parkersburg West Virginia

Company: CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center

Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

The West Virginia University Health System is a West Virginia-based academic health system that provides the full continuum of healthcare services at 30 hospitals in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland. With more than 47,000 employees, of which 7,200 is providers, and $10 billion in total operating revenues, the WVU Health System is anchored by an 890-bed academic medical center and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.