Patient Care Technician - Medical Icu - Agh - 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 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.
  • Responsibilities include providing direct patient care such as activities of daily living, vital signs, specimen collection, and documenting patient information accurately in the electronic medical record.
  • The role involves participating in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives, maintaining a clean environment, and assisting with unit coordination activities like 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 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, and transfers

Nice-to-have

  • respect patient dignity and privacy
  • maintain objectivity during patient care
  • efficient time management

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to read, write and follow instructions
  • Ability to perform basic mathematics
  • 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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