Patient Care Techncian I- Float Pool - West Penn Hospital - Casual

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

This position provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The Patient Care Technician performs basic nursing procedures related to the care and comfort of patients in stable condition, understands the needs of the patient population in the assigned work area, and assists registered nurses in caring for acutely ill patients. The role includes practicing medical asepsis, respecting patient and family dignity and privacy, maintaining objectivity during care, following hospital policies and procedures, and responding appropriately to emergencies. The technician maintains the patient and family environment, performs general unit upkeep, communicates verbally and in writing, and documents care in the electronic medical record.

The role works under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse for patients in stable condition and under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse when caring for acutely ill or complex patients. Work assignments are provided verbally and in writing by the Charge Nurse and/or Care Team Leader. The technician is expected to manage time efficiently and complete assigned work within the scheduled time. The position also supports coordination of inpatient unit activities, including patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Limited or no experience; 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.
• American Heart Association CPR certification.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Acute care experience within the last three years.
• Currently enrolled in an ASN or BSN program; preference is given to students in associate or bachelor’s degree nursing programs 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 transport with medical records.
• Document oxygen-related care, 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 safety through falls prevention, hand washing, isolation protocols, and maintaining 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, or emotional conditions and communicate 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 unit activities, including patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED