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Description
Clinical Associate
WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital - Morgantown, WV
Job Title: Clinical Associate
Position: Patient Care Aide
Job Type: Part Time
Pay:
Shift: 36 hours per week
Work Type: On-Site
Location
Address:
City: Morgantown
State: WV
ZIP Code:
Job Responsibilities
- Perform direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.
- Assist in providing high quality, cost-effective care by performing delegated tasks.
- Interact proactively with patient families and other customers to ensure a family-centered experience.
- Assist in direct patient care by providing basic physical care to promote patient comfort as directed by the Registered Nurse.
- Assist all assigned patients with activities of daily living in a timely manner, including making all assigned beds.
- Safely transport patients according to WVUH’s Safe Patient Handling Policy to all tests and procedures, as well as escort patients for discharge.
- Transport specimens and items throughout the facility.
- Perform assigned tests such as glucose monitoring and urine and stool testing, maintaining quality control testing and logs according to department policy.
- Perform routine phlebotomy services, excluding line draws, in departments as determined by management.
- Obtain and record assigned patient vital signs according to departmental policy.
- Provide respiratory support by properly setting up equipment needed for oxygen administration.
- Encourage the usage of Incentive Spirometer according to Respiratory Care procedure.
- Observe and report all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
- Prepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedures.
- Assist physicians and registered nurses with examinations and procedures.
- Assist with basic rehab/Physical Therapy activities, including active and passive range of motion and ambulation.
- Communicate with RN regarding any nutrition issues or questions.
- Provide total care within scope of practice when assigned as a sitter or for constant visual responsibilities.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment to help prevent/control infections and ensure safety for patients, visitors, and employees.
- Maintain clean assigned unit equipment according to departmental procedures.
- Report all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
- Assist in routine unit operations as needed to assure smooth communication and functioning of the unit.
- Answer telephone and patient call bell courteously and in a timely manner.
- Relay accurate telephone, visitor, and patient messages to appropriate persons in a timely manner.
- Complete errands as requested.
- Assist in managing medications during transport of non-controlled substances at the request of a licensed care provider.
- Remove out-of-date items.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Demonstrate competency in the use of Safe Patient Handling equipment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Good time management skills.
Preferred Skills
- Prior patient care experience preferred.
Requirements
Experience: Preferred patient care experience.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
License & Certification:
- Basic Life Support or HeartSaver First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
Schedule:
- 36 hours per week, non-exempt.
COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified
Benefits
- Not specified
Supplemental Pay
- Not specified
Special Notes
- Equal Opportunity Employer. WVUHS strictly prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants.
Facility Details
Name: WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital
Description: Not Specified
Specialties:
- Not specified
Mission: Not Specified
Job Info
Discipline:
Department:
Status:
Sourcing
Duration:
Experience:
Career Level:
No of Jobs:
1
Apply Before:
09/21/2025
Posted:
06/21/2025
