Compassionate Day-Shift Patient Care Technician

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Health System is seeking a Patient Care Technician to perform nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. This role supports licensed medical staff and delivers high-quality patient care in coordination with the care team.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with admissions and discharges, maintaining a clean environment, recording intake and outputs, and communicating changes to the RN.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire date.
• Prior patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assist the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Record the vital signs, assist in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures; record intake and outputs.
• Assist in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment to help prevent infections and ensure patient safety.
• Report equipment repairs to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Communicate nutrition issues to RN regarding appetite or diet changes.
• Assist department with administrative tasks to support operations.
• Answer patient call bell and relay messages to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Effective communication with staff and

Adaptability to changing environments

Job description

WVU Health System is seeking a Patient Care Technician to perform nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. This role supports licensed medical staff and delivers high-quality patient care in coordination with the care team.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with admissions and discharges, maintaining a clean environment, recording intake and outputs, and communicating changes to the RN.