Patient Care Specialist

2 weeks ago

Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States WVU Medicine Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Patient Care Tech to join our Wound Care Center team. As a Patient Care Tech, you will provide high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff, ensuring the comfort and well-being of our patients.

Responsibilities
  • Observe and report patient concerns and 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 with personal hygiene, and provide other patient comfort measures.
  • Assist with specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment to prevent and control infections and ensure patient safety.
  • Report necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel 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 with administrative tasks to support department operations.
  • Answer patient call bells and relay messages to appropriate personnel.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior patient care experience.
Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  • 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.
About WVU Medicine

We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.

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