Compassionate Patient Care Technician

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, West Virginia seeks a compassionate patient care assistant to support licensed nurses in delivering high-quality care. You will assist with daily activities, monitor patient well-being, and help maintain a safe, clean environment in a busy healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include observing changes, recording vital signs, assisting in admissions/discharges, and coordinating with nursing staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Prior patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports 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.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment to help prevent infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
• Communicates with RN regarding nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or diet changes.
• Assists department with administrative tasks to support operations.
• Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, West Virginia seeks a compassionate patient care assistant to support licensed nurses in delivering high-quality care. You will assist with daily activities, monitor patient well-being, and help maintain a safe, clean environment in a busy healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include observing changes, recording vital signs, assisting in admissions/discharges, and coordinating with nursing staff.