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

Patient Care Technician II – Night – Med/Surg – Jefferson Hospital – Full Time

Company: Allegheny Health Network

Location: Jefferson Hospital (Clairton, PA)

Job Type: Full Time – Night Shift

Seniority Level: Entry Level

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

This role receives specific work assignments from the Charge Nurse and/or Care Team Leader written and verbal, demonstrates efficient time management, and participates in unit activities related to admissions, discharges, and transfers.

• 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.
  
  (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, 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.

• 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

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.

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…