Patient Care Technician I - E7 Medical Icu - West Penn Hospital - Full Time

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Basic nursing procedures
Medical asepsis
Electronic medical record documentation
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 the RN 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 the RN with acutely ill patients.
  • Essential responsibilities include providing direct patient care such as activities of daily living, vital signs, specimen collection, and documenting patient information accurately.
  • The role involves participating in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives, maintaining a clean environment, and performing unit activities like supply stocking and equipment retrieval.

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 the RN with acutely ill patients.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Basic nursing procedures
  • Medical asepsis
  • Electronic medical record documentation
  • Patient admissions, discharges, transfers
  • Point of care testing
  • Bedside shift report

Nice-to-have

  • Respect patient dignity and privacy
  • Maintain objectivity during patient care
  • Efficient time management
  • Promote safety and falls prevention

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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