Patient Care Technician III - PACU - Wexford Hospital - Part Time

Highmark Health•Wexford, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides direct patient care and supports coordination of activities on the patient care unit. The Patient Care Technician III performs basic nursing procedures for patients in stable condition, assists registered nurses with acutely ill or complex patients, and follows medical asepsis and hospital policies and procedures. The role requires respect for patient and family dignity and privacy, appropriate responses to emergencies, maintenance of the patient and family environment, accurate verbal and written communication, and documentation in the electronic medical record. The technician works under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse when caring for stable patients and under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse when caring for acutely ill or complex patients. Assignments are provided by the Charge Nurse and/or Care Team Leader. The role also supports patient admissions, discharges, and transfers and is expected to complete assigned work efficiently within scheduled time.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience as a PCA, PCT, NA, LPN, EMT, Military Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1).
One year of experience in an acute or long-term care facility, or enrollment at least halfway through an Associate’s in Nursing program or in the junior year of a Bachelor’s in Nursing program.
Basic computer skills.
Proficiency in IV insertion, phlebotomy, straight catheterization, and basic cardiac dysrhythmia training, or successful completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia training course upon hire.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide, obtain, perform, and document direct patient care, including activities of daily living, vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, intake and output, meal consumption, height and weight, 12-lead EKG testing, blood glucose monitoring, point-of-care testing, bladder scanning, patient transport, oxygen documentation, mobility and ambulation protocols, catheter-related procedures, simple and dry dressing changes, IV access insertion and removal, and assistance with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
Encourage and observe patients using incentive spirometers and performing cough and deep-breathing exercises; perform skin surveys and collect urine specimens from Foley catheters according to hospital protocol.
Assist with cardiac monitoring and transport of patients requiring low-level monitoring.
Participate in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives, including bedside shift reports, purposeful hourly rounding, falls prevention, hand hygiene, isolation protocols, and maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
Precept newly hired Patient Care Technicians.
Accurately document vital signs, weights, intake and output, restraints, specimen collection, EKG completion, and other treatments.
Report changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional conditions, and other issues or concerns, to nursing staff.
Participate in unit activities such as stocking supplies and cleaning, checking, and retrieving equipment and appliances.
Support unit coordination activities related to patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.