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

Highmark Health • Erie, PA

19h

About The Position

This job 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 patient population in the assigned work area. The role also assists the Registered Nurse in caring for acutely ill patients. The technician is expected to practice medical asepsis, respect the dignity and privacy of patients and families, maintain objectivity during patient care, follow hospital policies and procedures, respond appropriately in emergencies, maintain the patient and family environment, and document care accurately in the electronic medical record.

The technician works under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse when caring for stable patients and under the direct supervision of the 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 role also coordinates inpatient-unit activities related to patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.

This is a full-time, steady-night position on 3N Cardiology at SVH, scheduled for 36 hours per week in three 12-hour shifts. Flexibility for weekend and holiday coverage is required. Applicants with limited or no experience must attend two weeks of training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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.
• Applicants with limited or no experience must be able to attend two weeks of training.
• 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 for applicants enrolled in an associate 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 transport, 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, fall-prevention practices, 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.
• Support unit activities, including stocking supplies and cleaning, checking, and retrieving equipment and appliances.
• Assist with inpatient-unit coordination related to 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