Patient Care Technician I, Med Surg, Avh, Full Time

Highmark Health

Not specified, Not specified, 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 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, ambulation, specimen collection, and documenting patient care accurately.
  • The role involves participating in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives, reporting changes in patient condition, and performing unit upkeep duties like supply stocking and equipment cleaning.

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

  • basic nursing procedures
  • medical asepsis
  • patient dignity and privacy
  • hospital policies and procedures
  • emergency situations
  • accurate verbal and written communication
  • electronic medical record documentation

Nice-to-have

  • patient satisfaction initiatives
  • efficient time management
  • bedside shift report
  • purposeful hourly rounding

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to attend 2 weeks of training
  • CPR – American Heart Association
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Work Rights

Not specified

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