Patient Care Tech

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 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. Current Certification issued by state where services will be performed: MD: Certified Nursing Assistant through the Maryland Department of Health OH: Nurse's Aide Certification through the Ohio Department of Health PA: Nurse's Aide Certification through the Pennsylvania Department of Health WV: Nurse's Aide Certification through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Prior patient care experience. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to the Nursing Staff immediately. Assists the Nursing Staff 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 Nursing Staff 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. 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 Exempt/Non-Exempt United States of America (Non-Exempt) Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Compensation Range $15.68 - $23.51 Position is eligible for shift differentials based on shift worked and eligible for overtime pay hours over 40 hours per week Company GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center Cost Center 13 GRMC Nursing Medical Surgical 1 Address 251 N 4th Street Oakland Maryland Benefit eligible employees classified as at least 0.5 eligible for: Medical Dental Vision Disability Coverage Tuition Program Retirement Paid Time Off Wellness Program 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr