Patient Care Technician, 5s Med/surg - Wexford Hospital - Full Time

Highmark Health

Wexford, Pennsylvania, US
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 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 for 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 adhere to hospital policies.
  • Responsibilities include performing activities of daily living, vital signs, specimen collection, documentation, and participating in unit activities like supply stocking and equipment retrieval.

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.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Basic nursing procedures
  • Medical asepsis
  • Patient dignity and privacy
  • Electronic medical record documentation
  • Patient admissions, discharges, and transfers

Nice-to-have

  • Quality and patient satisfaction initiatives
  • Bedside shift report
  • Purposeful hourly rounding

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to read, write and follow instructions
  • Ability to perform basic mathematics
  • 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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