UHC: Patient Care Tech (PCT) Night Shift-7 South

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, West Virginia seeks a Patient Care Technician to provide nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role delivers high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff.

Responsibilities include observing patient conditions, assisting with admissions/transfers, recording vital signs, aiding in hygiene, and maintaining a clean environment to prevent infections.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• Must meet one: Nationally certified patient care technician; WVUM PCT program completion; or current CNA certification in relevant state.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report patient concerns/changes to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assist the RN with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Record vital signs and assist in personal hygiene and comfort measures.
• Record intake/output and monitor temperature and blood pressure.
• Assist in specimen collection and other patient activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment to prevent infections and ensure safety.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Communicate nutrition issues to RN and document appropriately.
• Support department operations with administrative tasks and answer calls.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient care support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification within 30 days

CNA/Patient Care Technician 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

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

• 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

36

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

UHC United Hospital Center

Cost Center

3 UHC Nursing 7 South

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.