Compassionate Patient Care Technician

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

PCH Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, WV, is seeking a patient care assistant to support licensed staff by performing nonprofessional direct and indirect care under supervision of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities include observing patient conditions, assisting with admissions/discharges, recording vitals, aiding in hygiene, specimen collection, and maintaining a clean environment to prevent infections; position supports department operations and patient comfort.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) 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 intake and outputs.
• Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Maintains clean, safe environment to help prevent infections and ensure safety.
• Reports equipment repairs to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures per procedures.
• Communicates nutrition issues to RN, such as poor appetite or diet changes.
• Assists department with administrative tasks to support operations.
• Answers patient call bell and relays messages to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

PCH Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, WV, is seeking a patient care assistant to support licensed staff by performing nonprofessional direct and indirect care under supervision of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities include observing patient conditions, assisting with admissions/discharges, recording vitals, aiding in hygiene, specimen collection, and maintaining a clean environment to prevent infections; position supports department operations and patient comfort.