Compassionate Patient Care Technician

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

THOM Thomas Hospitals in South Charleston, WV is seeking a patient care assistant to support licensed staff with direct and indirect patient care, including personal and comfort needs. The role requires teamwork with nurses and adherence to safety standards.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire. Prior patient care experience is preferred, and the position offers day shifts and a 36-hour work week.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• 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.
• 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 skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

THOM Thomas Hospitals in South Charleston, WV is seeking a patient care assistant to support licensed staff with direct and indirect patient care, including personal and comfort needs. The role requires teamwork with nurses and adherence to safety standards.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire. Prior patient care experience is preferred, and the position offers day shifts and a 36-hour work week.