Patient Care Tech - Pdp/float Pool - Agh - Full Time

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, PA, US
Basic nursing procedures
Medical asepsis
Patient dignity and privacy
This job provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination, performing basic nursing procedures for patients in stable condition

Job Summary

  • This job provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination, performing basic nursing procedures for patients in stable condition.
  • Incumbents will assist the RN in the care of acutely ill patients, practice medical asepsis, respect patient dignity and privacy, and adhere to hospital policies and procedures.
  • Responsibilities include performing activities of daily living, vital signs, specimen collection, documenting patient care, participating in quality initiatives, and assisting with unit coordination for admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Matching Summary

This job provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination, performing basic nursing procedures for patients in stable condition.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Basic nursing procedures
  • Medical asepsis
  • Patient dignity and privacy
  • Hospital policies and procedures
  • Emergency situations response
  • Accurate verbal and written communication
  • Electronic medical record documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Bedside shift report participation
  • Purposeful hourly rounding
  • Falls prevention awareness
  • Hand washing protocols
  • Isolation protocols adherence
  • Clean and orderly environment maintenance

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to read, write and follow instructions
  • Basic mathematics ability
  • Basic computer skills
  • CPR certification
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Clearance

Work Rights

Not specified

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