Compassionate Patient Care Tech (ASC) — Hands-On Support

Wheeling Hospital, Inc.; Bridgeport (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. is seeking a position that provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

The role emphasizes high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff and requires a high school diploma with BLS within 30 days of hire. Core duties include assisting with admissions, transfers, discharges, vital signs, hygiene, and infection control, while supporting administrative tasks and effective communication with patients and

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Records the vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures. Records oral intake and outputs (temperature, blood pressure and other monitoring).
• Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Assists in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Reports all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
• Communicates with RN regarding any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes.
• Assists department with administrative tasks to support the department operations.
• Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Communication with staff and patients

Adaptability

Prior patient care experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support certification within 30 days

Job description

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. is seeking a position that provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

The role emphasizes high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff and requires a high school diploma with BLS within 30 days of hire. Core duties include assisting with admissions, transfers, discharges, vital signs, hygiene, and infection control, while supporting administrative tasks and effective communication with patients and