UHC-Patient Care Tech- 7 North

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV seeks a patient care associate to support licensed staff in direct and indirect care, including basic comfort measures and observing patient conditions. You will assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, vital signs, hygiene, and preparing patients for exams, while maintaining a clean, safe environment and communicating changes to the RN.

This non-exempt role requires a high school diploma and BLS certification within 30 days; prior patient care

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain BLS within 30 days of hire.
• Prior patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports patient concerns to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Records vital signs, assists with personal hygiene and patient comfort; records intake/output.
• Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment to prevent infections and protect patients and staff.
• Reports equipment repairs promptly according to procedure.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Communicates nutrition issues to the RN.
• Assists department with administrative tasks and answers patient call bells.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support certification within 30 days

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:

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

Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior patient care experience.

CORE DUTIES AND 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 (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

• 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

UHC United Hospital Center

Cost Center

91 UHC Nursing Admin

Address

327 Medical Park Drive

Bridgeport

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.