Patient Care Technician - 11a Cardiac Tele - Agh - Full Time

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

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 maintain objectivity.
  • Responsibilities include providing direct patient care, participating in quality initiatives, accurately documenting patient information, and performing unit upkeep activities.

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

  • Direct patient care
  • Basic nursing procedures
  • Medical asepsis
  • Patient/family environment upkeep
  • Electronic medical record documentation
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance

Nice-to-have

  • Respect patient dignity and privacy
  • Maintain objectivity during patient care
  • Efficient time management
  • Bedside shift report participation
  • 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 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Work Rights

Not specified

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