Patient Care Technician

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals seeks a patient care assistant to support registered nurses in direct and indirect care on the unit. The role emphasizes safety, timely assistance with activities of daily living, and compassionate interaction with patients and families.

The position involves 0.9 FTE with three 12-hour day shifts (7a–7p) in Morgantown, WV, including routine vitals, transports, basic tests, and equipment setup. Training in Safe Patient Handling is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; BLS/First Aid cert within 30 days.
• Prior patient care experience preferred.
• Ability to assist in direct patient care per RN direction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct patient care and ADLs.
• Transport patients and specimens per policy.
• Perform glucose monitoring, urine/stool testing, and phlebotomy as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Time management

Safety competency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS or HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals seeks a patient care assistant to support registered nurses in direct and indirect care on the unit. The role emphasizes safety, timely assistance with activities of daily living, and compassionate interaction with patients and families.

The position involves 0.9 FTE with three 12-hour day shifts (7a–7p) in Morgantown, WV, including routine vitals, transports, basic tests, and equipment setup. Training in Safe Patient Handling is provided.