Patient Care Technician

Weirton Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with the provision of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in the ICU setting. You will work as part of the nursing team to support patient comfort, safety, and clinical care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission, transfer, discharge, and transporting of patients
• Implement patient safety measures including assisting with patient movement, positioning, applying side rails and restraints as directed, and implementing fall protocols
• Collect and record vital signs as instructed by the nurse
• Provide comfort measures and maintain a clean, orderly patient unit
• Administer basic patient care including bathing, perineal care, pre-operative and post-operative care, catheter care, oral hygiene, and application of hot or cold compresses
• Obtain and record temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
• Monitor and record intake and output
• Ambulate patients and assist with positioning and turning
• Apply assistive devices and assist with traction setup and application
• Perform 12-lead EKG and oral suctioning with yankauer catheter
• Collect and prepare specimens according to policy and procedure
• Distribute fresh water, maintain fluid restrictions, and assist patients with meals and supplements
• Maintain clean and sterile technique while practicing body substance isolation
• Keep the nurse informed of patient status, observations, and any unusual signs or symptoms
• Respond immediately to patient signal lights and notify the nurse of patient problems
• Establish and maintain good rapport with hospital personnel, patients, and families
• Explain tasks to patients and provide emotional support
• Document technical skills performed and observations in the medical record
• Support hospital and nursing policies and procedures
• Attend and participate in a minimum of three staff meetings annually
• Assist with preceptorship program when required

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained within 30 days of hire date

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of a nurse assistant or patient care technician training program
• Completion of hospital-based Patient Care Technician program within 30 days of hire
• Current nursing student status
• Six months of patient care technician experience

Physical Requirements

This position requires heavy/hard work involving strength and stamina. You will be lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking throughout your shift.

Working Environment

• Working closely with others
• Working protracted or irregular hours
• Working around biohazards and infectious diseases
• Working with or near the deceased
• Working with hands in water
• Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment

Schedule

• 36 hours per week
• Non-exempt position
• Shift to be determined

Location

601 Colliers Way, Weirton, West Virginia