Patient Care Technician Ii - Ed - Full Time - Forbes Hospital
Highmark Health
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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 for patients in stable condition 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 patients in stable condition and assisting RNs with acutely ill patients.
Essential responsibilities include providing direct patient care activities such as ADLs, vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, EKGs, blood glucose monitoring, and assisting with procedures.
The role involves participating in quality initiatives, accurately documenting patient information, reporting changes in patient condition, and performing unit upkeep and supply management.
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 and assisting RNs with acutely ill patients.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
direct patient care
basic nursing procedures
medical asepsis
electronic medical record documentation
patient admissions, discharges, and transfers
Nice-to-have
respect patient dignity and privacy
maintain objectivity
efficient time management
quality and patient satisfaction initiatives
Key Requirements
Minimum High School/GED
1 year experience as PCA, PCT, NA, LPN, EMT, or Military Hospital Corpsman/Combat Medic/Medical Service Technician in acute or long-term care
OR enrolled in Associate's/Bachelor's in Nursing program
Basic computer skills
Proficient in Phlebotomy and straight catheterization