Patient Care Technician I - Night - Observation - Jefferson Hospital - Part Time

Highmark Health

Jefferson Hospital, Pennsylvania, US
Basic nursing procedures
Electronic medical record documentation
Patient admission and discharge coordination
The incumbent provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination while practicing medical asepsis

Job Summary

  • The incumbent provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination while practicing medical asepsis.
  • Responsibilities include performing basic nursing procedures such as vital signs, skin surveys, and blood glucose testing for stable patients.
  • Candidates must adhere to all hospital policies, maintain patient privacy, and accurately document care in the electronic medical record.

Matching Summary

The incumbent provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination while practicing medical asepsis.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Basic nursing procedures
  • Electronic medical record documentation
  • Patient admission and discharge coordination
  • Medical asepsis and infection control
  • Vital signs monitoring

Nice-to-have

  • Acute care experience within last 3 years
  • Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program
  • Completed at least one clinical rotation
  • Efficient time management skills
  • Participation in quality initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Minimum High School Diploma or GED
  • CPR – American Heart Association certification
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Ability to attend 2 weeks of training

Work Rights

Not specified

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