Patient Care Technician - 5s Observation/cdu - Part Time - Forbes Hospital

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Basic nursing procedures
Medical asepsis
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 stable patients 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 stable patients and assisting RNs with acutely ill patients.
  • Responsibilities include providing direct patient care such as activities of daily living, vital signs, specimen collection, and documenting patient information in the electronic medical record.
  • The role also involves participating in quality initiatives, unit activities like supply stocking, and performing other assigned duties.

Matching Summary

This job provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination, performing basic nursing procedures for stable patients and assisting RNs with acutely ill patients.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Basic nursing procedures
  • Medical asepsis
  • Patient dignity and privacy
  • Hospital policies and procedures
  • Emergency situations
  • Electronic medical record documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Efficient time management
  • Patient/family environment upkeep
  • General unit upkeep

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to read, write and follow instructions
  • Basic mathematics skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • CPR - American Heart Association
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting

Work Rights

Not specified

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