Compassionate Patient Care Technician (Day Shift)

WVU Medicine; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center seeks a Patient Care Technician to support licensed staff in providing high-quality patient care. You will assist with admissions, discharges, hygiene, vital signs, specimen collection, and daily activities in a busy medical-surgical unit.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, BLS within 30 days, and a WV OH/Nurse Aide certification. The role involves shift work and exposure to biohazards in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Nurse Aide Certification from OH or WV or WVU program.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report patient concerns/changes to RN immediately.
• Assist RN with admission, transfer, discharge, and routine care.
• Record vitals, assist with hygiene and comfort.
• Record intake/output and monitor vital signs.
• Assist in specimen collection and diagnostic prep.
• Maintain clean, safe environment to prevent infections.
• Report equipment repairs to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare patients for examinations.
• Communicate nutrition issues to RN.
• Assist with department administrative tasks and call bell responses.

Skills

Communication

Observation & Reporting

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support certification

Nurse Aide Certification (OH or WV)

Job description

WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center seeks a Patient Care Technician to support licensed staff in providing high-quality patient care. You will assist with admissions, discharges, hygiene, vital signs, specimen collection, and daily activities in a busy medical-surgical unit.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, BLS within 30 days, and a WV OH/Nurse Aide certification. The role involves shift work and exposure to biohazards in a hospital setting.