Day Shift Patient Care Tech — Compassionate, Hands-On Support

WVU Medicine; Fairmont (WV); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals invites applicants for a patient care associate role providing nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. The position emphasizes comfort, safety, and coordination with licensed staff at the WVU Health System facility in Fairmont.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and obtain Basic Life Support within 30 days. Prior patient care experience is preferred.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Prior patient care experience.

Responsabilidades

• Observes and reports patient concerns to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assists the RN with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Records vital signs and assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures; records intake/output.
• Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment to prevent/control infections and ensure safety.
• Reports necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Communicates nutrition issues to RN and clarifies diet changes.
• Assists department with administrative tasks to support operations.
• Answers patient call bell and relays messages to appropriate personnel

Conocimientos

Communication

Adaptability

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support certification within 30 days

Descripción del empleo

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals invites applicants for a patient care associate role providing nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. The position emphasizes comfort, safety, and coordination with licensed staff at the WVU Health System facility in Fairmont.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and obtain Basic Life Support within 30 days. Prior patient care experience is preferred.