UHC-Patient Care Tech-IMU

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 High School Diploma or equivalent Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date Preferred Qualifications Prior patient care experience Core Duties and Responsibilities Observe and report all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately. Assist the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties. Record vital signs, assist in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures, record oral intake and outputs. Assist in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients. Assist in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections and to provide safety of patients, visitors and employees. Report all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner. Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure. Communicate with RN regarding any nutrition issues. Assist department with administrative tasks to support the department operations. Answer patient call bell and relay 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: Strength and stamina required; 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: 0 Shift: Varied (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: UHC United Hospital Center Cost Center: 1111 UHC Nursing Intermediate Medical Unit 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr