Cert Patient Care Tech1E FT 7P-7A

WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role supports licensed medical staff to deliver high-quality care and maintain a safe, clean environment.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS within 30 days. Certifications such as CNA or WVUM PCT program qualify, with state-specific nurse aide credentials where required.

Qualifications

• Observes and reports patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assists Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Records vital signs and assists in personal hygiene and comfort measures.
• Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment to prevent infections and ensure safety.

Responsibilities

• Records vital signs and monitors intake/output as directed.
• Assists in administering basic patient care under RN supervision.
• Answers patient call bell and relays messages to appropriate personnel.
• Prepares patients for examinations according to procedures.
• Communicates nutrition concerns to RN and supports diet changes.
• Performs departmental administrative tasks to support operations.

Skills

Communication with staff and patients

Observation and reporting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA certification or WVUM Patient Care Technician program

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. This position will provide high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

• 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.

Skill and Ability

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

Additional Job Description

Every third weekend, rotating holiday, FT 7P-7A

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center

Cost Center: 15 CCMC Nursing Medical Surgical 1 East

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.