Patient Care Technician II - GI Lab - West Penn Hospital - Full Time Day

Apply for Patient Care Technician II - GI Lab - West Penn Hospital - Full Time Day | Careers at Highmark Health Skip to main content Careers Working here Our Companies Career Areas Early CareersInterns Talent Community Team Member Stories Explore Jobs Patient SupportPatient Care Technician II - GI Lab - West Penn Hospital - Full Time Day Explore our jobs Patient Care Technician II - GI Lab - West Penn Hospital - Full Time Day Apply Open in new tab iconPittsburgh PA 15224 West Penn 4800 Friendship AveCompany Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description GENERAL OVERVIEWThis job provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The incumbent is expected to perform basic nursing procedures related to care and comfort of patients in stable condition and have knowledge of patient population needs in the assigned work area. Is expected to assist the RN in the care of acutely ill patients. Heshe is expected to practice medical asepsis respect the dignity and privacy with every patient and family and to maintain objectivity during patient care. Heshe is expected to know and adhere to all basic hospital policies and procedures and respond appropriately during emergency situations. Heshe is expected to maintain the patientfamily environment and perform general unit upkeep. Heshe is expected to use accurate verbal and written communication and to document patient care appropriately in the electronic medical record. Works under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse for patients in stable condition. Heshe will work under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse in the care of the acutely ill andor complex patient. This job receives specific work assignments from the Charge Nurse andor Care Team Leader which are both written and verbal. Is expected to demonstrate evidence of efficient time management by completing the work within the scheduled time. In addition to clinical responsibilities the incumbent is expected to perform a variety of duties related to the coordination of activities on the inpatient unit. This includes activities related to patient admissions discharges and transfers.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESProvides obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities such as activities of daily livings encouraging and observing patient on incentive spirometer andor cough and deep breath skin survey vital signs specimen collection phlebotomy intake and output meal consumption height and weight 12 lead EKG testing blood glucose testingmonitoring point of care testing bladder scanning transporting of patient and their medical record documentation of O2 early mobilityambulation protocols clean catheterization technique per hospital protocol simple dressing change dry dressing change removal of Foley catheter collection of urine specimen from Foley catheter per hospital protocol removal and documentation of IV access assistance with exams treatments and procedures. 50Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives which may include bedside shift report purposeful hourly rounding promoting safety such as falls prevention hand washing isolation protocols and maintaining a clean and orderly environment precepts newly hired PCTs. 20Accurately documents vital signs weights I&O restraints specimen collection EKG completion and all other treatments. Report changes in patients physical mental and emotional conditions as well as any issues or concerns identified to nursing staff. 15Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipmentappliance cleaning checks and retrieval. 15Performs other duties as assigned or required.QUALIFICATIONSMinimumHigh SchoolGEDExperience as a PCA PCT NA LPN EMT Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman HM Combat medic 68W or Medical Service Technician 4N0X11 year in an acute or long-term care facility OR enrolled in an Associates in Nursing halfway through program or Bachelors in Nursing Junior year programBasic computer skillsProficient in Phlebotomy and straight catherization CPR - American Heart AssociationAct 34 Criminal Background Clearance CertificateAct 33 Child Abuse Clearance CertificateAct 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance CertificatePreferredNone Working HoursFull Time DaysThis position is 36 hours per week with 3 x 12 hours working Shift. Day shift hours are - 7am-7pm. Must also be flexible to work weekends. 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 Requirement This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.As a component of job responsibilities employees may have access to covered information cardholder data or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. 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