Compassionate Patient Care Technician

WVU Medicine; Wheeling, Northern (WV, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeling Hospital, part of WVU Medicine, is seeking a patient care associate to support licensed staff in direct and indirect patient care. You’ll help with basic patient care, comfort, and coordination with nurses across shifts. Training is provided, and you’ll work under supervision to ensure quality care.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. The role requires strong communication and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire date.

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 vital signs and 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 related activities.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment to help prevent infections and ensure safety.
• Reports necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Communicates nutrition issues to the RN, e.g., poor appetite or diet changes.
• Assists department with administrative tasks and answers patient call bells.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Wheeling Hospital, part of WVU Medicine, is seeking a patient care associate to support licensed staff in direct and indirect patient care. You’ll help with basic patient care, comfort, and coordination with nurses across shifts. Training is provided, and you’ll work under supervision to ensure quality care.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. The role requires strong communication and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment.