Patient Care Technician Critical Care

WVU Medicine; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Weirton, WV is looking for a patient care technician to assist with patient care under the supervision of nursing staff. Key responsibilities include following established patient care plans, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring patient comfort. Candidates must hold a high school diploma and obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire. This position requires good communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the safety and comfort of all patients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Graduate of a nurse assistant or patient care technician program required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under supervision of a nurse.
• Collect and record vital signs as instructed.
• Implement patient safety measures.
• Support hospital policies and procedures.

Skills

Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients

Ability to adapt to changing environments

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire

Completion of nurse assistant or patient care technician training program

Job description

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Assists with the provision of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Discharges duties in a responsible professional manner consistent with all standards of nursing care, hospital policies and procedures, and the current regulations governing nursing practice in the state.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Graduate of a nurse assistant or patient care technician training program OR completion of hospital based Patient Care Technician program within 30 days of hire OR current Nursing Student OR three (3) years of patient care tech experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of clinical experience.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows established plan of patient care.
• Assists with the admission, transfer, discharge and transporting of all patients.
• Implements patient safety measures including:
  • Assists patient in moving, sitting and ambulating.
  • Raises side rails as indicated.
  • Applies restraints under the direction of registered nurse.
  • Implements fall protocol under direction of registered nurse.
• Collects and records vital signs as instructed by the nurse.
• Provides measures to meet patients' comfort needs.
• Collects and prepares specimens according to policy and procedure.
• Administers care and treatments for patients as instructed by the nurse including, but not limited to:
  • Bathing (am/pm care)
  • Perineal, pre-operative, post-operative, and post-mortum care
  • Catheter care
  • Oral hygiene
  • Applies hot or cold compresses
  • Obtains T.P.R./Blood pressures
  • Obtains Intake and output
  • Ambulates patients
  • Turns and positions patients
  • Applies assistive devices
  • Traction set-up and application
  • Performs 12-lead EKG
  • Oral suctioning with yankers catheter
• Performs basic routine duties every shift including:
  • Distributes fresh water
  • Disposes of soiled linen
  • Maintains clean and orderly unit
  • Maintains and stocks unit supplies
  • Practices clean and sterile technique in the delivery of patient care while maintaining Body Substance Isolation.
• Gathers information relative to patient's status to identify the age specific needs of each patient and reports this to the nurse.
• Maintains an understanding of treatment necessary for each patient and provides appropriate care based on their age specific needs and promotes maintenance or enhancement of the patient’s quality of life.
• Performs food and nutritional duties including:
  • Distribution of snacks and supplements.
  • Maintains fluid restrictions.
  • Assists patients with meals and supplements as needed.
• Keeps nurse informed about department activities or problems.
• Establishes and maintains good rapport with hospital personnel, patients, and families.
• Explains tasks to patients and provides emotional support to patient and family.
• Attends and participates actively in a minimum of three staff meetings annually.
• Responds to patient's signal light immediately; notifies nurse of patient problems.
• Reports observations, requests and unusual signs and symptoms of patient to charge nurse or team leader immediately.
• Supports and adheres to hospital and nursing policies and procedures.
• Institutes emergency measures calmly and effectively.Reports any safety or risk management problems to charge nurse or appropriate hospital personnel.
• Documents technical skills performed, including observations, in the medical record.
• Assists with preceptorship program when required.

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 Details

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
• Shift: Varied (United States of America)
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Company: WMCH Weirton Medical Center
• Cost Center: 20 WMCH Nursing ICU
• Address: 601 Colliers Way, Weirton, West Virginia

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.