Patient Care Technician - 5n Ortho/stroke/trauma - Full Time - Forbes Hospital

Highmark Health

Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States
Direct patient care provision
Vital signs monitoring
Electronic medical record documentation
This role provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination in a stable or acutely ill environment

Job Summary

  • This role provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination in a stable or acutely ill environment.
  • The incumbent must perform basic nursing procedures such as vital signs, skin surveys, and specimen collection while adhering to medical asepsis and privacy standards.
  • Candidates are expected to document all patient care accurately in the electronic medical record and participate in quality initiatives like falls prevention.

Matching Summary

This role provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination in a stable or acutely ill environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct patient care provision
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Electronic medical record documentation
  • Basic nursing procedures
  • Patient safety protocols

Nice-to-have

  • Acute care experience preferred
  • Nursing program enrollment
  • Clinical rotation completion
  • Efficient time management
  • Team collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • CPR American Heart Association certification
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • FBI Fingerprinting clearance

Work Rights

Not specified

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