Patient Care Technician Ii - T9 - Pcu - West Penn Hospital - Full Time
Highmark Health
Pittsburgh, PA, 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 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 performing and documenting direct patient care activities such as ADLs, vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, EKGs, and assisting with procedures.
The role involves participating in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives, unit activities like supply stocking, and accurate documentation of patient care and conditions.
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
Patient environment upkeep
Electronic medical record documentation
Patient admissions, discharges, transfers
Nice-to-have
Efficient time management
Accurate verbal and written communication
Respect patient dignity and privacy
Maintain objectivity during patient care
Key Requirements
High School/GED
1 year experience as PCA, PCT, NA, LPN, EMT, or Military Hospital Corpsman/Combat Medic/Medical Service Technician in acute or long-term care
Enrolled in Associate's in Nursing (halfway) or Bachelor's in Nursing (Junior year)
Basic computer skills
Proficient in Phlebotomy and straight catherization