Cert Patient Care Tech FT AM 2N

WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to perform direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. This role involves assisting with personal, physical, and comfort needs of patients, ensuring high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, with certification in Basic Life Support required within 30 days. Prior patient care experience is preferred. This is a non-exempt, day shift position scheduled for 36 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Completion of WVUM Patient Care Technician program or nationally certified patient care technician.
• Prior patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports patient concerns to a registered nurse.
• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge duties.
• Records vital signs and assists in personal hygiene.

Skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

Job description

This position performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities, including personal, physical, and comfort needs of patients, under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. The role provides high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• 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

• Prior patient care experience.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all‑inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Records the vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures. Records oral intake and outputs (temperature, blood pressure and other monitoring).
• Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• 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.
• Reports all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
• Communicates with RN regarding any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes.
• Assists department with administrative tasks to support the department operations.
• Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel.

For Facilities with Specialty Accreditation Requirements

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

Physical Requirements

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

Working Environment

• Working closely with others.
• Working protracted or irregular hours.
• Working around biohazards.
• Working around infectious diseases.
• Working with or near the deceased.
• Working with hands in water.
• Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

Skills and Abilities

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

Employment Details

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
• Shift: Day (United States of America)
• 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

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.