Patient Care Technician - 5s Observation/cdu - Full Time - Forbes Hospital

Allegheny Health Network

15146, 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 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.
  • The incumbent 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 providing direct patient care activities such as ADLs, vital signs, specimen collection, and documenting care in the EMR, as well as participating in unit activities and quality initiatives.

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

  • Direct patient care
  • Basic nursing procedures
  • Medical asepsis
  • Patient/family environment maintenance
  • Electronic medical record documentation
  • Patient admissions, discharges, and transfers

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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