Patient Care Technician Iii - Ed - Casual - Allegheny Valley Hospital

Allegheny Health Network

Pittsburgh, PA, 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 related to care and comfort of 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 related to care and comfort of patients in stable condition.
  • The incumbent is expected to assist the RN in the care of acutely ill patients, practice medical asepsis, respect dignity and privacy, and maintain objectivity during patient care.
  • In addition to clinical responsibilities, the incumbent is expected to perform duties related to the coordination of activities on the inpatient unit, including patient 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 related to care and comfort of patients in stable condition.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • direct patient care
  • basic nursing procedures
  • medical asepsis
  • patient/family environment
  • electronic medical record documentation
  • patient admissions, discharges, and transfers

Nice-to-have

  • quality and patient satisfaction initiatives
  • bedside shift report
  • purposeful hourly rounding

Key Requirements

  • 1 year experience in acute or long-term care
  • Associate's in Nursing (halfway through program)
  • Bachelor's in Nursing (Junior year)
  • Proficient in IV insertion
  • Proficient in phlebotomy
  • Proficient in straight catheterization
  • Basic cardiac dysrhythmia training
  • CPR – American Heart Association
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting

Work Rights

Not specified

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