Patient Care Technician II - Med​/Surg - Jefferson Hospital - Casual

Patient Care Technician I – Inpatient Rehab – Jefferson Hospital – Full Time

Company
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Allegheny Health Network (location: Clairton, PA)

General Overview
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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 has knowledge of patient population needs in the assigned work area. The employee is expected to assist the RN in the care of acutely ill patients, practice medical asepsis, respect the dignity and privacy of every patient and family, and maintain objectivity during patient care.

The incumbent is expected to know and adhere to all basic hospital policies and procedures, respond appropriately during emergency situations, maintain the patient/family environment, perform general unit upkeep, use accurate verbal and written communication, and document patient care appropriately in the electronic medical record. The employee works under the general and direct supervision of the Registered Nurse for patients in stable and acutely ill conditions, respectively.

The job receives specific work assignments from the Charge Nurse and/or Care Team Leader, both written and verbal, and is expected to demonstrate efficient time management by completing the work within the scheduled time. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the incumbent performs a variety of duties related to the coordination of activities on the inpatient unit, including activities related to patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.

• Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities such as activities of daily livings, 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, and assistance with exams, treatments and procedures.
  
  (50%)
• 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, and precepts newly hired PCTs. (20%)
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection, EKG completion and all other treatments. Reports changes in patient’s physical, mental and emotional conditions, as well as any issues or concerns identified to nursing staff. (15%)
• Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment/appliance cleaning, checks and retrieval. (15%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

• 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 (4N0X1)
  • 1 year in an acute or long‑term care facility OR enrolled in an Associate’s in Nursing (halfway through program) or Bachelor’s 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

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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