Patient Care Technician I - Night - Progressive Cardiac Care - Jefferson Hospital - Full Time

Highmark Health

Jefferson Hospital, Pennsylvania, US
Basic nursing procedures
Care of acutely ill patients
Medical asepsis
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

  • 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 activities of daily living, vital signs, specimen collection, patient transport, and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
  • Participates in quality initiatives, patient satisfaction, and unit activities such as supply stocking and equipment cleaning.

Matching Summary

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
  • Care of acutely ill patients
  • Medical asepsis
  • Patient/family environment upkeep
  • Accurate verbal and written communication
  • Electronic medical record documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Respect dignity and privacy
  • Maintain objectivity
  • Efficient time management

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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