Night Shift Patient Care Tech: Vital Signs & Comfort

WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital; Buckhannon (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

STJ St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon, WV is seeking a patient care assistant to support licensed nursing staff. The role involves direct and indirect patient care, including vital signs, hygiene, and comfort measures, under RN supervision.

Required: high school diploma with BLS within 30 days of hire; preferred prior patient care experience. Schedule includes night hours, 40 hours per week, with regional accommodations as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

STJ St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon, WV is seeking a patient care assistant to support licensed nursing staff. The role involves direct and indirect patient care, including vital signs, hygiene, and comfort measures, under RN supervision.

Required: high school diploma with BLS within 30 days of hire; preferred prior patient care experience. Schedule includes night hours, 40 hours per week, with regional accommodations as needed.