Patient Care Technician - Night - Progressive Cardiac Care - Jefferson Hospital

Patient Care Technician I - Night, Progressive Cardiac Care - Jefferson Hospital - Full Time

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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 the care and comfort of patients in stable condition, and to have knowledge of patient population needs in the assigned work area. In addition, the incumbent assists the RN in the care of acutely ill patients.

They practice medical asepsis, respect the dignity and privacy of each patient and family, and maintain objectivity during patient care. They know and adhere to all basic hospital policies and procedures, and respond appropriately during emergency situations. They maintain the patient/family environment and perform general unit upkeep, use accurate verbal and written communication, and document patient care appropriately in the electronic medical record.

The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse for patients in stable condition and the direct supervision of the RN for the acutely ill or complex patient. Specific assignments from the Charge Nurse or Care Team Leader are completed within the scheduled time. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the incumbent performs duties related to the coordination of activities on the inpatient unit, including admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Company

Allegheny Health Network

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• Provides, obtains or performs and documents 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/monitoring, point of care testing, bladder scanning, transporting patients and their medical record, documentation of O2, early mobilization and ambulation protocols, assistance with exam, treatments and procedures (30%).
• 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 (30%).
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection, and all other treatments and reports changes in the patient's physical, mental and emotional conditions or any issues to nursing staff (20%).
• Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment/appliance cleaning, checks and retrieval (20%).
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Limited or no experience; must be able to attend 2 weeks of training
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform basic mathematics
• 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

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

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