Patient Care Technician Ii - Burn Icu - West Penn Hospital - Full Time
Highmark Health
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Direct patient care provision
Vital signs monitoring
Phlebotomy skills required
This role provides direct care to patients in the Burn ICU while assisting Registered Nurses with both stable and acutely ill patients
Job Summary
This role provides direct care to patients in the Burn ICU while assisting Registered Nurses with both stable and acutely ill patients.
The incumbent is responsible for performing essential clinical tasks including phlebotomy, specimen collection, vital signs monitoring, and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
Candidates must demonstrate adherence to medical asepsis, respect patient dignity, and maintain objectivity during all patient interactions and emergency situations.
Matching Summary
This role provides direct care to patients in the Burn ICU while assisting Registered Nurses with both stable and acutely ill patients.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Direct patient care provision
Vital signs monitoring
Phlebotomy skills required
Straight catheterization proficiency
12 lead EKG testing
Blood glucose monitoring
Electronic medical record documentation
Nice-to-have
Early mobility protocol experience
Precepting new PCTs
Falls prevention initiatives
Bedside shift report participation
Efficient time management
Key Requirements
Minimum High School or GED diploma
1 year acute or long-term care experience
CPR American Heart Association certification
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting clearance
Proficiency in Phlebotomy and straight catheterization