Patient Care Technician - 5n Ortho/stroke/trauma - Full Time - Forbes Hospital

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 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.
  • The incumbent is expected to assist the RN in the care of acutely ill patients, practice medical asepsis, respect patient dignity and privacy, and adhere to hospital policies.
  • Responsibilities include providing direct patient care such as activities of daily living, vital signs, specimen collection, and documenting patient care in the electronic medical record.

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 dignity and privacy
  • Hospital policies and procedures
  • Emergency situations response
  • Electronic medical record documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Patient satisfaction initiatives
  • Bedside shift report
  • Purposeful hourly rounding
  • Team collaboration

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to read, write and follow instructions
  • Ability to perform basic mathematics
  • Basic computer skills
  • CPR certification
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting

Work Rights

Not specified

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