IMU Patient Care Tech - Day Shift

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

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV is hiring a UHC Patient Care Tech for day shift. The role provides nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring high-quality patient care alongside licensed medical staff.

A High School Diploma and BLS certification within 30 days are required, with prior patient care experience preferred. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with admissions and discharges, maintaining

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report patient concerns to a registered nurse.
• Assist RN with admission, transfer, discharge, and patient care duties.
• Record vital signs and assist in personal hygiene and comfort measures.
• Record oral intake and outputs (temperature, BP, other monitoring).
• Assist in specimen collection and related patient activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment to prevent infections and ensure safety.
• Notify appropriate personnel of equipment repairs as needed.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Communicate nutrition issues to RN.
• Assist department with administrative tasks and answer patient calls.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV is hiring a UHC Patient Care Tech for day shift. The role provides nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring high-quality patient care alongside licensed medical staff.

A High School Diploma and BLS certification within 30 days are required, with prior patient care experience preferred. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with admissions and discharges, maintaining