Patient Care Technician Ii - Medical Progressive Care - Jefferson Hospital - Casual

Highmark Health

Not specified, Not specified, US
Basic nursing procedures
Medical asepsis
Patient environment upkeep
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, phlebotomy, EKGs, and assisting with treatments, as well as participating in quality initiatives and documenting patient care accurately.
  • The role requires adherence to hospital policies, emergency response, maintaining patient dignity and privacy, and performing unit upkeep and coordination of 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

  • Basic nursing procedures
  • Medical asepsis
  • Patient environment upkeep
  • Accurate communication and documentation
  • Coordination of unit activities

Nice-to-have

  • Quality and patient satisfaction initiatives
  • Precepting newly hired PCTs
  • Efficient time management

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
  • OR enrolled in Associate's in Nursing (halfway) or Bachelor's in Nursing (Junior year)
  • Basic computer skills
  • Proficient in Phlebotomy and straight catheterization
  • 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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