Patient Care Technician - Full Time - West Penn Hospital

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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.
  • Essential responsibilities include providing direct patient care activities such as ADLs, vital signs, specimen collection, and documenting patient care in the electronic medical record.
  • The role involves participating in quality initiatives, reporting changes in patient condition, and performing unit upkeep duties like supply stocking and equipment checks.

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
  • electronic medical record documentation
  • patient admissions, discharges, transfers

Nice-to-have

  • respect dignity and privacy
  • maintain objectivity
  • efficient time management
  • quality and patient satisfaction initiatives

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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