Patient Care Technician I - 3s - Cnicu - Svh - Full Time
Highmark Health
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Basic nursing procedures
Medical asepsis
Patient/family environment
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 direct patient care activities such as ADLs, vital signs, specimen collection, and documentation, as well as participating in quality initiatives and unit upkeep.
The role requires adherence to hospital policies, emergency response, accurate documentation in the EMR, and coordination of 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
basic nursing procedures
medical asepsis
patient/family environment
accurate verbal and written communication
electronic medical record documentation
patient admissions, discharges, and transfers
Nice-to-have
respect dignity and privacy
maintain objectivity during patient care
efficient time management
quality and patient satisfaction initiatives
bedside shift report
purposeful hourly rounding
Key Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to attend 2 weeks of training
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 Clearance
Acute care experience within the last 3 years (preferred)
Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program (preferred)