Patient Care Tech: Med-Surg & Neuro | Night Shift

WVU Medicine; Charleston (WV); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

THOM Thomas Hospitals in South Charleston, WV, is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support Med-Surg Tele/Neurosurgery units. The role provides direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision and focuses on comfort, safety, and quality care.

Night shift, full-time, with every other weekend and rotating holidays. You will assist with admissions, vital signs, specimen collection, and preparing patients for exams while maintaining a clean, safe environment and effective communication with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Prior patient care experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports patient concerns to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assists the RN with admissions, transfers, discharges and general patient care duties.
• Records vital signs and assists with personal hygiene and comfort measures.
• Assists in specimen collection and related activities of assigned patients.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment to help prevent infections and ensure safety.
• Reports necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Communicates nutrition issues to RN when needed.
• Answers patient call bells and relays messages to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification within 30 days

Job description

THOM Thomas Hospitals in South Charleston, WV, is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support Med-Surg Tele/Neurosurgery units. The role provides direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision and focuses on comfort, safety, and quality care.

Night shift, full-time, with every other weekend and rotating holidays. You will assist with admissions, vital signs, specimen collection, and preparing patients for exams while maintaining a clean, safe environment and effective communication with