UHC- Emergency Department Associate

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV, is seeking a dedicated Emergency Department Associate to provide essential nonprofessional patient care under the guidance of medical staff. This role is vital in a fast-paced emergency environment, involving patient assistance, vital sign monitoring, and maintaining a safe setting. Responsibilities include observing and reporting patient conditions, assisting RNs with admissions, transfers, discharges, and general care, recording vital signs, assisting with personal hygiene and patient comfort, and recording oral intake and outputs. The associate will also aid in specimen collection, maintain a clean and safe environment to prevent infections, report equipment issues, prepare patients for examinations, communicate nutrition concerns to the RN, support departmental administrative tasks, respond to patient calls, perform assigned tests like glucose monitoring and urine/stool testing, maintain quality control, discontinue IV catheters, assist with drainage device care, perform EKGs, transport specimens, and collect blood samples if credentialed.