Patient Care Tech: Compassionate Support & Vital Signs

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV is hiring a Patient Care Assistant to perform nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. You’ll assist with admissions, vital signs, hygiene, and comfort, coordinating with licensed medical staff to deliver high-quality patient care.

Requirements include a High School Diploma and Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire; prior patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Obtain Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• Prior patient care experience preferred.

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.
• Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Prior patient care experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV is hiring a Patient Care Assistant to perform nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. You’ll assist with admissions, vital signs, hygiene, and comfort, coordinating with licensed medical staff to deliver high-quality patient care.

Requirements include a High School Diploma and Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire; prior patient care experience is preferred.