Patient Care Technician I - Night - Progressive Cardiac Care - Jefferson Hospital - Full Time

Highmark Health

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 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 activities of daily living, vital signs, specimen collection, and documenting patient information in the electronic medical record.
  • The role also involves participating in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives, maintaining unit upkeep, and assisting with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.

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

  • 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
  • Teamwork and collaboration

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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