Patient Care Tech- FT- Departure Lounge

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

Job summary

Wheeling Hospital, part of WVU Medicine, seeks a patient care assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. You’ll help with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and support the nursing team in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire. Prior patient care experience is preferred. Schedule includes a 36-hour work week with non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report patient concerns or changes in condition to a registered nurse.
• Assist with admission, transfer, discharge, and general patient care duties.
• Record vital signs and assist with hygiene and comfort measures.
• Assist with specimen collection and routine activities of assigned patients.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment to prevent infections and ensure safety.
• Communicate nutrition-related issues to the RN and support department operations.
• Assist in coordinating administrative tasks and respond to patient call bells.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

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:

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:

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.

• 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: 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:

• 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: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.
Cost Center: 92 WH Nursing Staffing Support and House Supervisor
Address: 1 Medical Park Drive Wheeling West Virginia

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

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.

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.

To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.