Patient Care Technician - Full Time - Forbes Hospital

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, PA, US
Basic nursing procedures
Medical asepsis
Respect patient dignity and privacy
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

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.
  • The incumbent is expected to assist the RN in the care of acutely ill patients, practice medical asepsis, respect patient dignity and privacy, and maintain objectivity during patient care.
  • Responsibilities include direct patient care activities such as ADLs, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, and documenting care in the EMR, as well as participating in quality initiatives and unit upkeep.

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.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • basic nursing procedures
  • medical asepsis
  • respect patient dignity and privacy
  • electronic medical record documentation
  • efficient time management

Nice-to-have

  • patient satisfaction initiatives
  • bedside shift report
  • purposeful hourly rounding

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 Clearance

Work Rights

Not specified

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