UHC-PCT-6 South

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

Job summary

United Hospital Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to perform direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. The role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff, including monitoring vitals and assisting with admission and discharge processes.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS within 30 days of hire, and state licensure as CNA or PCT; WVUM program completion or national certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Nationally certified patient care technician or CNA licensure in state where services are provided.
• WVUM Patient Care Technician program completed or equivalent.
• Current CNA certification issued by the state where services are provided.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports patient concerns to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assists RN with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care tasks.
• Records vital signs and supports in hygiene and comfort measures; tracks intake/output.

Skills

Prior patient care experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Nationally certified patient care technician

WVUM Patient Care Technician program

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

OH Nurse Aide Registry

WV DHHR/OHFLAC WV Nurse Aide

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us!

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

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.

Additional Job Description

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 5 UHC Nursing 6 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.