Clinical Associate
Not Disclosed•Part-TimeOn-site
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Welcome to WVU West Virginia University Hospitals
We are excited that you are considering an opportunity with us. As part of the WVU Health System, we are committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective care in a family-centered environment. This role is designed to support our registered professional nurses in delivering direct and indirect patient care, ensuring that every patient receives the attention and comfort they need.
About the Role
In this position, you will serve as a vital link in the patient care team, performing delegated tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse. Your primary focus will be assisting patients with activities of daily living, promoting comfort, and maintaining a safe, clean environment. You will interact proactively with patients and their families to ensure a positive experience throughout their stay.
Your day will involve a mix of hands-on care and logistical support. You will assist with basic physical care, transport patients to tests and procedures using safe handling equipment, and escort patients during discharge. Additionally, you will perform routine tasks such as glucose monitoring, specimen transport, and recording vital signs. You will also provide respiratory support, assist with physical therapy activities, and act as a constant visual observer when assigned sitter duties. Effective communication with the nursing team regarding patient concerns, nutrition issues, and equipment needs is essential to keeping the unit running smoothly.
Hiring Process
To apply for this position, please click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you will find other important information regarding the position requirements and schedule.
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination.
Work location
Work model: On-site
On-site
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleAssist in direct patient care by providing basic physical care to promote patient comfort
- check_circleAssist patients with activities of daily living including making beds
- check_circleTransport specimens and items throughout the facility
- check_circlePerform routine phlebotomy services excluding line draws
- check_circleProvide respiratory support by setting up oxygen administration equipment
- check_circlePrepare patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures
- check_circleMaintain a clean and safe environment to prevent and control infections
- check_circleMaintain clean assigned unit equipment and report necessary repairs
- check_circleObserve and report patient concerns or changes in condition to registered nurses immediately
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Requirements
- verifiedHigh school diploma or equivalent
- verifiedObtain certification in Basic Life Support or HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire date
Nice to Have
Prior patient care experience.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Basic Life Support, Heart Saver First Aid, Phlebotomy, Glucose Monitoring, Urine Testing, Stool Testing, Oxygen Administration, Incentive Spirometer, Safe Patient Handling.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Frequently asked questions about Clinical Associate at WVU Medicine
What does a Clinical Associate at WVU Medicine do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Clinical Associate at WVU Medicine will assist in direct patient care by providing basic physical care to promote patient comfort; assist patients with activities of daily living including making beds; transport specimens and items throughout the facility; and perform routine phlebotomy services excluding line draws.
What are the requirements for this Clinical Associate role?expand_more
To qualify for the Clinical Associate at WVU Medicine position, applicants should have: High school diploma or equivalent; and Obtain certification in Basic Life Support or HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire date.
Where is the Clinical Associate role at WVU Medicine located?expand_more
Clinical Associate at WVU Medicine is based in On-site. This is a on-site role.
Is this Clinical Associate job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
WVU Medicine has listed this Clinical Associate role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Clinical Associate role?expand_more
Candidates for Clinical Associate at WVU Medicine should have entry level.
What skills do you need for the Clinical Associate role at WVU Medicine?expand_more
Key skills for Clinical Associate at WVU Medicine include Basic Life Support; Heart Saver First Aid; Phlebotomy; Glucose Monitoring; Urine Testing; Stool Testing; Oxygen Administration; and Incentive Spirometer.
What education is required for Clinical Associate at WVU Medicine?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: High school diploma or equivalent required.
What category does the Clinical Associate role belong to?expand_more
Clinical Associate at WVU Medicine is part of the part time job category on Recrutus.
About WVU Medicine
WVU Medicine, part of the West Virginia University Health System, is West Virginia’s largest health system, based in Morgantown, WV. It serves the state as its largest employer, operating more than 3,400 licensed beds, employing 35,000 individuals, and generating $7 billion in annual operating revenues. The system includes 25 hospitals, such as J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, an 880-bed academic medical center, and WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital, a 150-bed facility in Morgantown, along with five specialized institutes. With 4,600 providers across its network, WVU Medicine delivers comprehensive care through its extensive healthcare infrastructure. For more information, visit WVUMedicine.org.
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