Patient Care Tech – Day Shift, 36 hrs

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, West Virginia, seeks a healthcare support professional to assist with direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will provide high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff and maintain a safe, clean environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. Scheduled weekly hours are 36, with a Day shift and non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• Annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards.

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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, West Virginia, seeks a healthcare support professional to assist with direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will provide high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff and maintain a safe, clean environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. Scheduled weekly hours are 36, with a Day shift and non-exempt status.