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WVU Medicine

Academic health system

Clinical Technician

Internship
No salary listed
Bachelor's
Cadiz, OH, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care

About the job

Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing school or in the final year of nursing school.
  • Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of the hire date.
  • Prior patient care experience is preferred.
  • Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.
  • Work closely with others, work protracted or irregular hours, and work around biohazards, infectious diseases, deceased individuals, water, and electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
  • Effectively communicate with staff and patients and adapt to changing environments.
Responsibilities
  • Shadow the Registered Nurse and provide or assist with basic nonprofessional direct patient care activities under the Registered Nurse's supervision.
  • Observe and report abnormal findings or changes in patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions to the Registered Nurse.
  • Assist the Registered Nurse with patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
  • Record vital signs and weights; assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living; and apply and remove telemetry.
  • Assist with specimen collection and other activities under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment to help prevent or control infections and ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and employees.
  • Report 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 the Registered Nurse about nutrition issues, including poor appetite or a lack of understanding of diet changes.
  • Assist the department with administrative tasks that support department operations.
  • Answer patient call bells and relay messages to appropriate personnel.

About the company

WVUMedicine is an academic health system serving West Virginia and the surrounding region. The system operates hospitals, clinics, specialty programs, emergency care, research, and medical education through an integrated network. It serves patients, families, referring clinicians, students, researchers, and regional communities. Its operating model centers on clinical care, hospital operations, ambulatory services, education, research, and shared system support. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, research, technology, facilities, administration, and patient services. Work depends on coordination among clinical, operational, technical, and support teams across its care settings and communities.

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