Patient Care Technician I / Night - Full Time - 3N - Cardiology - SVH

Highmark Health • Erie, PA

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About The Position

Provides direct patient care and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination. Performs basic nursing procedures related to the care and comfort of patients in stable condition and applies knowledge of the patient population in the assigned work area. Assists the RN in caring for acutely ill or complex patients, practicing medical asepsis and respecting patient and family dignity and privacy. Follows hospital policies and procedures, responds appropriately to emergencies, maintains the patient and family environment, and performs general unit upkeep. Communicates verbally and in writing, documents care in the electronic medical record, and manages assigned work efficiently. Works under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse for stable patients and the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse for acutely ill or complex patients. Receives written and verbal assignments from the Charge Nurse and/or Care Team Leader. Also coordinates inpatient unit activities related to admissions, discharges, and transfers.

This is a full-time, steady-night position on 3N Cardiology at SVH, scheduled for 36 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts. Weekend and holiday coverage is required, and the employee must be flexible to work those shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Limited or no experience is required; must be able to attend two weeks of training.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Basic computer skills.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Flexibility to work weekend and holiday coverage.

Nice To Haves

• Acute care experience within the last three years.
• Currently enrolled in an ASN or BSN program; preference is given to candidates enrolled in an associate’s or bachelor’s degree nursing program who have completed at least one clinical rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provide, obtain, perform, and document direct patient care, including activities of daily living, skin surveys, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, intake and output, meal consumption, height and weight, blood glucose testing and monitoring, point-of-care testing, bladder scanning, and patient transportation with medical records.
• Document oxygen use, early mobilization and ambulation protocols, and assistance with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Participate in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives, including bedside shift reports and purposeful hourly rounding to promote safety.
• Promote fall prevention, hand washing, and isolation protocols, and maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Accurately document vital signs, weights, intake and output, restraints, specimen collection, and other treatments.
• Report changes in patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions, along with identified issues or concerns, to nursing staff.
• Participate in unit activities, including stocking supplies and cleaning, checking, and retrieving equipment and appliances.
• Assist with coordination of inpatient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED