Observation Unit PCT

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

• 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 (temperature, blood pressure and other monitoring).
• Assist in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections and ensure 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 nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or lack of understanding of diet changes.
• Assist department with administrative tasks to support operations.
• Answer patient call bell and relay messages to appropriate personnel.
• Complete annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards, through CBLs, trainings, in‑services, and competency validation.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Heavy/Hard Work: strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Working closely with others.
• Working protracted or irregular hours.
• Exposure to biohazards, infectious diseases, and the deceased.
• Working with hands in water.
• 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 Information

Shift: Night (United States of America). Employment type: Non‑Exempt.