Patient Care Technician II - Night - Emergency Department - Jefferson Hospital - Casual
Job Title: Patient Care Technician II - Night - Emergency Department - Jefferson Hospital - Casual Location: Jefferson Hills, PA 15025, 565 Coal Valley Road Job Type: Part-time
Job Summary:
Apply for a Patient Care Technician II - Night - Emergency Department - Jefferson Hospital - Casual position at Highmark Health. This role 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.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Provides 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 and 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. Report changes in patients physical mental and emotional conditions as well as any issues or concerns identified to nursing staff.
• Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment appliance cleaning checks and retrieval.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications:
• Minimum: High School, GED, or equivalent • Experience: as a PCA, PCT, NA, LPN, EMT, Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman HM Combat medic 68W or Medical Service Technician, or 1 year in an acute or long-term care facility • 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 Qualifications:
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.
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. 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.
Grade:
AH-UT04
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