CVICU Patient Care Tech — Night Shift

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center, part of WVU Medicine, is seeking a Patient Care Technician to deliver direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. This role supports high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed staff and helps ensure patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with admissions and exams, recording intake/output, and communicating promptly with the RN about changes in patient condition.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Must meet one of: nationally certified patient care technician; WVUM Patient Care Technician program; CNA certification.

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.
• Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Maintains a clean, 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 nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or lack of understanding of diet changes.
• Assists department with administrative tasks to support department operations.
• Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification within 30 days of hire

Nationally certified patient care technician

WVUM Patient Care Technician program

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Job description

CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center, part of WVU Medicine, is seeking a Patient Care Technician to deliver direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. This role supports high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed staff and helps ensure patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with admissions and exams, recording intake/output, and communicating promptly with the RN about changes in patient condition.