Patient Care Technician I - Nights - Float Pool - West Penn Hospital - Full Time

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Basic nursing procedures
Patient care and comfort
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 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 patients in stable condition and assisting RNs with acutely ill patients.
  • Responsibilities include providing direct patient care such as ADLs, vital signs, specimen collection, and documentation, as well as participating in quality initiatives and unit activities like supply stocking.
  • The role requires adherence to hospital policies, emergency response, and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record, working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

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 and assisting RNs with acutely ill patients.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • basic nursing procedures
  • patient care and comfort
  • medical asepsis
  • respect patient dignity and privacy
  • accurate verbal and written communication
  • document patient care appropriately

Nice-to-have

  • efficient time management
  • patient/family environment maintenance
  • general unit upkeep

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to attend 2 weeks of training
  • 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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