Patient Care Technician Ii - Night - Emergency Department - Jefferson Hospital - Casual
Allegheny Health Network
Jefferson Hospital, Pennsylvania, 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, phlebotomy, EKGs, and assisting with exams and procedures.
The role involves participating in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives, accurately documenting patient information, reporting changes in patient condition, and assisting with unit activities like supply stocking.
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
Electronic medical record documentation
Patient admissions, discharges, transfers
Nice-to-have
Respect patient dignity and privacy
Maintain objectivity during patient care
Efficient time management
Positive patient/family environment
Key Requirements
Minimum High School/GED
1 year experience as PCA, PCT, NA, LPN, EMT, or Military Hospital Corpsman/Combat Medic/Medical Service Technician in acute or long-term care
OR enrolled in Associate's in Nursing (halfway) or Bachelor's in Nursing (Junior year)
Basic computer skills
Proficient in Phlebotomy and straight catheterization