Patient Care Technician Iii, Breast Center - Wexford - Full Time

Highmark Health

Wexford, PA, US
Not specified
Direct patient care provision
Vital signs monitoring
Phlebotomy and specimen collection
Highmark Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician III for their Breast Center in Wexford, PA. This full-time role involves providing direct patient care and coordination of activities for patients in stable condition, while also assisting registered nurses in the care of acutely ill patients

Job Summary

  • The incumbent provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination under the supervision of Registered Nurses.
  • Essential duties include performing activities of daily living, collecting specimens, conducting phlebotomy, inserting IVs, and documenting all treatments in the electronic medical record.
  • Candidates must possess proficiency in specific clinical skills such as straight catheterization, continuous cardiac rhythm monitoring, and CPR certification.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Highmark Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician III for their Breast Center in Wexford, PA. This full-time role involves providing direct patient care and coordination of activities for patients in stable condition, while also assisting registered nurses in the care of acutely ill patients.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct patient care provision
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Phlebotomy and specimen collection
  • IV insertion and removal
  • Straight catheterization skills
  • 12 lead EKG testing
  • Electronic medical record documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience precepting new PCTs
  • Knowledge of cardiac monitoring
  • Early mobility protocol expertise
  • Strong time management abilities
  • Effective verbal communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Minimum High School Diploma or GED
  • 1 year experience in acute or long-term care facility
  • Current enrollment in Associate's or Bachelor's Nursing program
  • American Heart Association CPR Certification
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Work Rights

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