Med-Surg Patient Care Tech (Level 8)

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WMCH Weirton Medical Center seeks a patient care aide to assist with the provision of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. The role follows a plan of care and supports admission, transfer, discharge, and transport of patients.

The position requires a high school diploma, BLS within 30 days of hire, and completion of a nurse assistant or patient care tech program (or current nursing student, or three years of patient care tech experience).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• Graduate of a nurse assistant or patient care tech training program or completion of hospital-based Patient Care Technician program within 30 days of hire; or current nursing student; or three years of patient care tech experience.

Responsibilities

• Follows established plan of patient care.
• Assists with admission, transfer, discharge, and transporting of patients.
• Implements patient safety measures under RN supervision.
• Assists patient in moving, sitting, and ambulating; raises side rails; applies restraints under RN direction; enforces fall protocol.
• Collects and records vital signs as instructed by the nurse; provides comfort measures; collects and prepares specimens.
• Administers care including bathing, catheter care, oral hygiene; applies hot/cold compresses; monitors BP/temperature.
• Performs 12-lead EKG; assists with pre/post-operative care; maintains unit cleanliness and stock.
• Documents skills in the medical record; participates in required staff meetings; communicates with nurse about patient status.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Nurse assistant or patient care tech training program

Nursing student / patient care tech experience

Job description

WMCH Weirton Medical Center seeks a patient care aide to assist with the provision of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. The role follows a plan of care and supports admission, transfer, discharge, and transport of patients.

The position requires a high school diploma, BLS within 30 days of hire, and completion of a nurse assistant or patient care tech program (or current nursing student, or three years of patient care tech experience).