Night Shift Patient Care Technician

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV is seeking a patient care associate to support registered nurses during night shifts. The role involves observing changes in patient condition, providing direct care, monitoring vitals, and assisting with admissions, discharges and routine tasks.

The position requires strong communication and safety awareness and offers a 36-hour weekly schedule. The successful candidate will work with a team in a hospital setting, handle routine nursing duties, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports all 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 (temperature, blood pressure and other monitoring).
• Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Assists in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and 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 any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes.
• Assists department with administrative tasks to support the department operations.
• Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

Job description

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV is seeking a patient care associate to support registered nurses during night shifts. The role involves observing changes in patient condition, providing direct care, monitoring vitals, and assisting with admissions, discharges and routine tasks.

The position requires strong communication and safety awareness and offers a 36-hour weekly schedule. The successful candidate will work with a team in a hospital setting, handle routine nursing duties, and