Patient Care Tech: Warm Support & Vital Signs

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

Job summary

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV is seeking a patient care associate to support licensed staff in delivering compassionate care. The role emphasizes observing patients, assisting with admissions, hygiene, and vital signs, while maintaining a clean, safe environment and clear communication with registered nurses.

The position requires a high school diploma and BLS certification within 30 days, with preferred prior patient care experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire date.
• Prior patient care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports patient concerns or changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Records vital signs and 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.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment to prevent infections and protect patients, visitors and staff.
• Reports equipment repairs to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures per department procedure.
• Communicates nutrition issues to RN and supports diet changes understanding.
• Assists department with administrative tasks and answers patient call bells.

Skills

Communicate effectively

Adapt to changing environments

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV is seeking a patient care associate to support licensed staff in delivering compassionate care. The role emphasizes observing patients, assisting with admissions, hygiene, and vital signs, while maintaining a clean, safe environment and clear communication with registered nurses.

The position requires a high school diploma and BLS certification within 30 days, with preferred prior patient care experience.