Patient Care Technician - Full Time - West Penn Hospital

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Direct patient care provision
Vital signs monitoring
Electronic medical record documentation
This role provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination under the supervision of a Registered Nurse

Job Summary

  • This role provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
  • The incumbent is expected to perform basic nursing procedures such as vital signs, skin surveys, and specimen collection while maintaining medical asepsis.
  • Candidates must adhere to all hospital policies, document care accurately in the electronic medical record, and respond appropriately during emergency situations.

Matching Summary

This role provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct patient care provision
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Electronic medical record documentation
  • Medical asepsis adherence
  • Patient safety protocols

Nice-to-have

  • Acute care experience preferred
  • Nursing program enrollment
  • Clinical rotation completion
  • Efficient time management
  • Unit coordination activities

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • CPR American Heart Association certification
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Clearance

Work Rights

Not specified

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