Patient Care Technician I - Respiratory - Jefferson Hospital - Full Time

Highmark Health

Jefferson Hospital, Pennsylvania, 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 will assist the RN in the care of acutely ill patients, practice medical asepsis, respect patient dignity and privacy, and maintain objectivity.
  • Responsibilities include documenting patient care in the electronic medical record, performing unit upkeep, and assisting with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.

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 environment upkeep
  • electronic medical record documentation
  • patient admissions, discharges, and transfers

Nice-to-have

  • respect patient dignity and privacy
  • maintain objectivity during patient care
  • efficient time management
  • quality and patient satisfaction initiatives
  • 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
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance

Work Rights

Not specified

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