Patient Care Technician - 12a Cardiac Telemetry - Agh - Full Time

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, PA, 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 stable patients 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 stable patients and assisting RNs with acutely ill patients.
  • Essential responsibilities include providing direct patient care activities such as ADLs, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, and documenting care in the EMR.
  • The role involves participating in quality initiatives, unit upkeep, supply stocking, and performing duties related to 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 stable patients 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
  • Promote safety and falls prevention

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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