Patient Care Technician I - E7 Pcu - West Penn Hospital - 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 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.
  • Essential responsibilities include providing direct patient care activities such as ADLs, vital signs, specimen collection, and documentation, as well as participating in quality initiatives and unit activities.
  • The role requires adherence to hospital policies, emergency response, accurate communication, and documentation in the electronic medical record, working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

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
  • General unit upkeep

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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