Patient Care Technician II - Medical Progressive Care - Jefferson Hospital - Full Time

Patient Care Technician II - Medical Progressive Care - Jefferson Hospital - Full Time

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Patient Care Technician II - Medical Progressive Care - Jefferson Hospital - Full Time

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Job Category: Patient Support Position Type: Full Time Posted: 2025-12-24T08:21:02.1492710000 Locations: Jefferson Hills, PA 15025, 565 Coal Valley Road Line of Business: Entity Recruiter: Recruiter Hiring Manager: Hiring Manager Experience Level: Req ID J273861

Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This 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. He/she is expected to practice medical asepsis, respect the dignity and privacy with every patient and family, and to maintain objectivity during patient care. He/she is expected to know and adhere to all basic hospital policies and procedures and respond appropriately during emergency situations. He/she is expected to maintain the patient-family environment and perform general unit upkeep. He/she 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

He/she will work under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse in the care of the acutely ill and/or complex patient. This job receives specific work assignments from the Charge Nurse and/or 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides, obtains, or performs and documents direct patient care and activities such as: • Activities of daily living • Encouraging and observing patient on incentive spirometer and/or 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 testing • Monitoring point of care testing • Bladder scanning • Transporting of patient and their medical record • Documentation of O2 early mobility/ambulation 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
• Participates 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 • Maintaining a clean and orderly environment • Precepts newly hired PCTs
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection, EKG completion, and all other treatments.
• Reports changes in patients physical, mental, and emotional conditions as well as any issues or concerns identified to nursing staff.
• Participates in unit activities such as supply stocking and equipment/appliance cleaning checks and retrieval.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum: High School, GED
• Experience: as a PCA, PCT, NA, LPN, EMT, Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman, HM, Combat medic, 68W, or Medical Service Technician, 4N0X
• 1 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 program
• Basic computer skills
• Proficient in Phlebotomy and straight catheterization
• 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: None

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.

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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. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Companys Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employees responsibility to comply with the companys Code of Business Conduct, which includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. 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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