Patient Care Technician I / Float - Night - Full Time - SVH

Highmark Health • Erie, PA

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About The Position

This position provides direct patient care 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 and applies knowledge of the needs of the patient population in the assigned work area. The technician assists the RN in caring for acutely ill patients, practices medical asepsis, respects patient and family dignity and privacy, maintains objectivity, follows hospital policies and procedures, and responds appropriately to emergencies. The role also includes maintaining the patient and family environment, general unit upkeep, accurate verbal and written communication, and appropriate documentation in the electronic medical record.

The technician works under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse when caring for stable patients and under the RN’s direct supervision when caring for acutely ill or complex patients. Work assignments are provided by the Charge Nurse and/or Care Team Leader, verbally and in writing. The technician is expected to manage time efficiently and complete assigned work within the scheduled time. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the role coordinates inpatient unit activities related to admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• For candidates with limited or no experience, ability 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 candidates enrolled in an associate or bachelor’s 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, patient transportation, oxygen documentation, early mobilization and ambulation protocols, and assistance with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Participate in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives, including bedside shift reports, purposeful hourly rounding, 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 other concerns to nursing staff.
• Participate in unit activities, including supply stocking and cleaning, checking, and retrieving equipment and appliances.
• Assist with inpatient unit coordination related to patient 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