Patient Care Technician I - 3RW - Geriatric Behavior Health - Casual - SVH

Highmark Health • Erie, PA

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About The Position

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

For patients in stable condition, the technician works under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse. For acutely ill or complex patients, the technician works under the RN’s direct supervision. Work assignments are provided verbally and in writing by the Charge Nurse and/or Care Team Leader. The technician is expected to manage time effectively and complete assignments within the scheduled time. The position also supports inpatient unit coordination, including patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.

This is a casual, permanent, year-round position with rotational hours of four hours per week. The candidate must be flexible to work days, evenings, and overnight shifts, including weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to attend two weeks of training if the candidate has limited or no experience.
• 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.
• Flexibility to work days, evenings, overnight shifts, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Acute care experience within the last three years.
• Current enrollment 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, patient and medical-record transportation, oxygen documentation, early mobilization and ambulation protocols, and assistance with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Participate in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives, which may include bedside shift reports, purposeful hourly rounding, fall 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 any identified issues or concerns to nursing staff.
• Participate in unit activities such as 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

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