Night Shift Patient Care Tech: Vital Support & Comfort

WVU Medicine; Martinsburg, Northern (WV, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV is seeking a Night Shift Patient Care Tech to provide nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, vital signs, hygiene, and patient comfort throughout three 12-hour shifts per week.

The role emphasizes infection control, safe environment maintenance, and coordination with licensed medical staff to ensure high-quality patient care while supporting

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Observe and report patient concerns or changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assist the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Record vital signs and assist in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures.
• Record oral intake and outputs (temperature, blood pressure and other monitoring).
• Assist in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment to help prevent infections and ensure safety of patients, visitors and staff.
• Report equipment repairs to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Communicate nutrition issues to RN and assist with diet changes as needed.
• Assist department with administrative tasks and answer patient call bells; relay messages as needed.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification within 30 days

Job description

Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV is seeking a Night Shift Patient Care Tech to provide nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, vital signs, hygiene, and patient comfort throughout three 12-hour shifts per week.

The role emphasizes infection control, safe environment maintenance, and coordination with licensed medical staff to ensure high-quality patient care while supporting