UHC - Patient Care Tech (OPS)

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); Presencial; USD 21 000 - 26 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV is seeking a patient care assistant to support nursing staff. You will observe and report changes, assist with admissions and discharges, record vital signs, and help with hygiene and comfort measures to ensure patient safety.

This role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and BLS certification within 30 days of hire, with potential exposure to biohazards and a fast-paced environment.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Observe and report patient concerns to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assist the RN with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Record vital signs and assist with hygiene and patient comfort measures.
• Assist in specimen collection and related patient care activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment to prevent infections and protect patients and staff.

Conhecimentos

Patient care experience

Communication skills

Adaptability

Formação académica

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support certification within 30 days

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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:

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:

• 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:

40

Shift:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

UHC United Hospital Center

Cost Center

75 UHC Nursing Outpatient Surgery

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.