Patient Care Tech: Compassionate Hands-on Support

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV seeks a patient care associate to support licensed staff in direct and indirect care, including basic comfort measures and observing patient conditions. You will assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, vital signs, hygiene, and preparing patients for exams, while maintaining a clean, safe environment and communicating changes to the RN.

This non-exempt role requires a high school diploma and BLS certification within 30 days; prior patient care

Qualifications

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

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, assists with personal hygiene and patient comfort; records intake/output.
• Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment to prevent infections and protect patients and staff.
• Reports equipment repairs promptly according to procedure.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Communicates nutrition issues to the RN.
• Assists department with administrative tasks and answers patient call bells.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support certification within 30 days

Job description

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV seeks a patient care associate to support licensed staff in direct and indirect care, including basic comfort measures and observing patient conditions. You will assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, vital signs, hygiene, and preparing patients for exams, while maintaining a clean, safe environment and communicating changes to the RN.

This non-exempt role requires a high school diploma and BLS certification within 30 days; prior patient care