Patient Care Technician I - Rehab - West Penn Hospital - Full Time

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, PA, US
Basic nursing procedures
Patient care and comfort
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

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 practice medical asepsis, respect patient dignity and privacy, and maintain objectivity during patient care, adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
  • Responsibilities include providing direct patient care such as activities of daily living, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, and documenting patient care in the electronic medical record.

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
  • patient care and comfort
  • medical asepsis
  • respect patient dignity and privacy
  • maintain patient/family environment
  • accurate verbal and written communication

Nice-to-have

  • assist RN with acutely ill patients
  • efficient time management
  • patient admissions, discharges, transfers

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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