Patient Care Technician Ii - Float Pool - Jefferson Hospital - Full Time
Highmark Health
Jefferson Hospital, Pennsylvania, US
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 related to care and comfort of 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 related to care and comfort of 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.
In addition to clinical responsibilities, the incumbent is expected to perform a variety of duties related to the coordination of activities on the inpatient unit, including 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 related to care and comfort of patients in stable condition.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Direct patient care
Basic nursing procedures
Medical asepsis
Electronic medical record documentation
Patient admissions, discharges, transfers
Nice-to-have
Quality and patient satisfaction initiatives
Bedside shift report
Purposeful hourly rounding
Precepting newly hired PCTs
Key Requirements
1 year experience as PCA, PCT, NA, LPN, EMT, or Military experience
Associate's in Nursing (halfway through) or Bachelor's in Nursing (Junior year)
Proficient in Phlebotomy and straight catherization