Emergency Department Patient Care Tech

WVU Medicine; Charleston, Northern (WV, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Charleston, WV is seeking a compassionate patient care assistant to support nursing staff in a fast-paced ED environment. You will observe patient conditions, assist with admissions, vital signs, hygiene and safety, and help with routine tests and specimen collection.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, BLS within 30 days, and WV EMT/Paramedic or applicable licensure along with ACLS and PALS certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Currently certified as WV EMT/Paramedic or applicable state licensure.
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Two years of college in nursing, biology, physical therapy, sports medicine, or related field OR two years’ experience in an Emergency Department or pre-hospital setting.

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 and monitors (temperature, blood pressure and other monitoring).
• Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections.
• Reports all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Communicates with RN regarding nutrition issues or diet changes.
• Assists department with administrative tasks to support operations.
• Answers patient call bell and relays messages to appropriate personnel.
• Performs tests such as glucose monitoring, urine and stool testing and maintains quality control logs.
• Discontinues IV catheters as assigned.
• Assists with drainage devices while maintaining output.
• Perform EKG testing upon request.
• Transport of specimens to the Lab.
• Collects blood samples as per physician order when phlebotomy credentialed.

Skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Two years college in applicable field / ED experience

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• 1. Currently certified as a West Virginia Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic or applicable state licensure where services will be performed.
• 2. Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• 3. Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

EXPERIENCE:

• 1. Two years of college in an applicable course of study (nursing, biology, physical therapy, sports medicine, or related field) OR Two years’ experience in an Emergency Department or pre-hospital setting.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here ... are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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.
• 11. Performs assigned tests such as glucose monitoring, urine and stool testing and maintains quality control testing & logs, according to department policy.
• 12. Performs routine discontinuation of IV catheters as assigned.
• 13. Assists in care of drainage devices such as penrose drains, chest tubes and similar catheters while maintaining accurate output.
• 14. Ability to perform EKG testing upon request.
• 15. Transport of specimens to the Lab as needed.
• 16. Collects blood samples as per physician order, when phlebotomy credentialed.

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.
• 8. Working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: THOM Thomas Hospitals Cost Center: 51 THOM Nursing Emergency Services Address: 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW South Charleston West Virginia

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 West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer with more than 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, 35,000 employees, and $7 billion in total operating revenues. The Health System is comprised of 25 hospitals – including J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia – and five institutes.