Observation Unit PCT

WVU Medicine; Martinsburg, Northern (WV, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support licensed staff in delivering high-quality patient care during night shifts.

The role includes assisting with admissions, monitoring vital signs, helping with hygiene, and maintaining a safe, clean environment while communicating clearly with nurses and patients. High school diploma and BLS within 30 days are required; various state-certified nursing assistant credentials may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Certifications may include state Nurse Aide or national PCT credentials.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report patient concerns to a nurse immediately.
• Assist with admission, transfer, discharge, and basic patient care.
• Record vital signs, assist with hygiene, and document input/output.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification within 30 days

Nurse Aide (OH/WV) certification

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:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. High School Diploma or equivalent.2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.3. 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:******EXPERIENCE:****1. Prior patient care experience.**CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They 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.10. Assists department with administrative tasks to support the department operations.11. Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel.**For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:**1. 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:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking. **WORKING ENVIRONMENT:** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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. **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:**0**Shift:**Night (United States of America)**Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Company:**BMC Berkeley Medical Center**Cost Center:**78 BMC Nursing Observation**Address:**2500 Hospital DriveMartinsburgWest Virginia