PRN ED Patient Care Technician

WVU Medicine; Summersville (WV); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

SRMC Summersville Regional Medical Center in Summersville, WV, seeks a patient care assistant to support nursing staff by providing direct patient care under RN supervision, ensuring effective communication within the care team.

You will perform activities of daily living, document in the EMR, handle clerical tasks, protect patient privacy, and maintain equipment, in a fast-paced hospital setting. This on-site role is non-exempt.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire is required.
• One year of patient care assistant or clerical experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care as assigned under RN supervision.
• Reports all pertinent observations to the nurse.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Documents in the Electronic Medical Record per policy.
• Performs clerical tasks (computer, copier, fax, phones).
• Maintains patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrates daily competency in required technical skills.
• Answers call bells per hospital standards.
• Uses equipment appropriately.

Skills

Problem solving

Rapport with staff

Multitasking

Communication under stress

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Education

High school diploma

BLS certification within 90 days

Post-high school training (secretarial/clerical)

Medical terminology knowledge

Notary Public WV or within 6 months

Job description

SRMC Summersville Regional Medical Center in Summersville, WV, seeks a patient care assistant to support nursing staff by providing direct patient care under RN supervision, ensuring effective communication within the care team.

You will perform activities of daily living, document in the EMR, handle clerical tasks, protect patient privacy, and maintain equipment, in a fast-paced hospital setting. This on-site role is non-exempt.