J273594 Patient Care Technician I - Acute Rehab - West Penn Hospital - Full Time

Job Title: J273594 Patient Care Technician I - Acute Rehab - West Penn Hospital - Full Time

Company: Highmark Health

Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15224 - West Penn Hospital, 4800 Friendship Ave

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: Patient Support

Job Description:

Apply for this exciting opportunity to join the team at Highmark Health as a Patient Care Technician I - Acute Rehab. In this role, you will provide direct care to patients and assist with non-direct patient care unit coordination. You will be expected to perform basic nursing procedures related to care and comfort of patients in stable condition, assist the RN in the care of acutely ill patients, and maintain objectivity during patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care and activities such as activities of daily living, skin survey, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, intake and output, meal consumption, height and weight, blood glucose testing, and point of care testing
• Monitor patients and their medical records, and document changes in their physical, mental, and emotional conditions
• Participate in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives, such as bedside shift report, purposeful hourly rounding, and promoting safety
• Accurately document vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection, and all other treatments
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications:

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED
• Limited or no experience
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions
• Basic computer skills
• CPR - American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Acute care experience within the last 3 years
• Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program
• Preference given to those enrolled in Associates or Bachelors degree Nursing programs and completed at least one clinical rotation

Disclaimer:

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirements:

• This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
• Employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.
• Employees must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and all data security guidelines established within the companys Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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