Patient Care Technician I - Pre-op / Pacu - Svh - Full Time - Day

Highmark Health

Not specified, Not specified, US
Direct patient care
Basic nursing procedures
Medical asepsis
This job provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination, performing basic nursing procedures for stable patients and assisting RNs with acutely ill patients

Job Summary

  • This job provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination, performing basic nursing procedures for stable patients and assisting RNs with acutely ill patients.
  • Essential responsibilities include providing direct patient care activities such as ADLs, vital signs, specimen collection, and documentation, as well as participating in quality initiatives and unit upkeep.
  • The role requires adherence to hospital policies, emergency response, and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record, working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Matching Summary

This job provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination, performing basic nursing procedures for stable patients and assisting RNs with acutely ill patients.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • direct patient care
  • basic nursing procedures
  • medical asepsis
  • patient/family environment
  • accurate verbal and written communication
  • electronic medical record documentation

Nice-to-have

  • quality and patient satisfaction initiatives
  • bedside shift report
  • purposeful hourly rounding
  • supply stocking and equipment retrieval

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to read, write and follow instructions
  • Ability to perform basic mathematics
  • Basic computer skills
  • CPR - American Heart Association
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Clearance

Work Rights

Not specified

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