Patient Care Technician - 8c General Surgery/trauma - Agh - Full Time

Highmark Health

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Basic nursing procedures
Medical asepsis
Respect patient dignity and privacy
The Patient Care Technician position at Highmark Health involves providing direct patient care, assisting with non-direct patient care coordination, and supporting nursing staff in the care of stable and acutely ill patients. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and preferably, acute care experience or be enrolled in a nursing program

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • Responsibilities include activities of daily living, vital signs, specimen collection, documentation, and participating in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives.
  • Assists with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, and performs general unit upkeep and supply stocking.

Matching Summary

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The Patient Care Technician position at Highmark Health involves providing direct patient care, assisting with non-direct patient care coordination, and supporting nursing staff in the care of stable and acutely ill patients. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and preferably, acute care experience or be enrolled in a nursing program.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Basic nursing procedures
  • Medical asepsis
  • Respect patient dignity and privacy
  • Accurate verbal and written communication
  • Document patient care in EMR

Nice-to-have

  • Efficient time management
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to read, write and follow instructions
  • CPR Certification
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting

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