Certified Patient Care Tech Neuro/Ortho 7P-7A

WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV, is seeking a patient care technician/nurse aide to perform direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, BLS within 30 days, and CNA or equal certification. Night shift, non-exempt position, and 36 hours weekly. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Must possess one of: nationally certified patient care technician, WVUM Patient Care Technician program, or CNA certification.
• OH and WV Nurse Aide registry/certification requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report patient concerns to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assist RN with admission, transfer, discharge, and routine care.
• Record vital signs and assist with hygiene and comfort.
• Assist in specimen collection and other activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment to prevent infections.
• Report equipment repairs promptly.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Communicate nutrition issues to the RN.
• Assist department with administrative tasks.
• Answer patient call bells and relay messages.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below you’ll find other important information about this position.

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.

Skills And Abilities

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

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center

Cost Center

1033 CCMC Nursing Surgical 4 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.