Compassionate Patient Care Technician - Frontline Support

WVU Medicine; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Memorial Hospital seeks a Patient Care Technician to support licensed nurses by performing direct and indirect patient care duties, including hygiene, vital signs, and mobility assistance. This role emphasizes teamwork with registered nurses and other staff to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced environment in Charleston, WV.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire; prior patient care experience is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 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 oral intake and outputs (temperature, blood pressure and other monitoring).
• Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment to prevent infections and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification within 30 days

Job description

Thomas Memorial Hospital seeks a Patient Care Technician to support licensed nurses by performing direct and indirect patient care duties, including hygiene, vital signs, and mobility assistance. This role emphasizes teamwork with registered nurses and other staff to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced environment in Charleston, WV.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire; prior patient care experience is