Certified Patient Care Technician - Day Shift: Vital Signs

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV is seeking a patient care technician to support nursing staff with direct and indirect patient care. You will assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, vital signs, hygiene, and comfort measures in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, BLS, and a CNA or WVUM PT program certification. Shift is Day, 40 hours weekly, with exposure to clinical safety and infection prevention practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire date.
• Completion of WVUM Patient Care Technician program or CNA certification.
• CNA certification issued by the state where services are provided.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assist the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Record vital signs, assist in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures; track intake/output.
• Assist in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment to help prevent infections and ensure safety.
• Report equipment repairs to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures per procedure.
• Communicate nutrition issues to RN and clarify diet changes.
• Assist department with administrative tasks to support operations.
• Answer patient call bells and relay messages to appropriate staff.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification within 30 days

WVUM Patient Care Technician program

CNA certification (state)

Job description

CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV is seeking a patient care technician to support nursing staff with direct and indirect patient care. You will assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, vital signs, hygiene, and comfort measures in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, BLS, and a CNA or WVUM PT program certification. Shift is Day, 40 hours weekly, with exposure to clinical safety and infection prevention practices.