Patient Care Technician III- PACU- Full Time

Highmark Health • Wexford, PA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

This job provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The incumbent is expected to perform basic nursing procedures related to care and comfort of patients in stable condition, and have knowledge of patient population needs in the assigned work area. Additionally, the incumbent assists the Registered Nurse (RN) in the care of acutely ill patients, practices medical asepsis, respects patient dignity and privacy, and maintains objectivity during patient care. The role requires adherence to all basic hospital policies and procedures, appropriate response during emergency situations, maintenance of the patient/family environment, and general unit upkeep. Accurate verbal and written communication, along with appropriate documentation in the electronic medical record, are essential. The incumbent works under the general supervision of the RN for stable patients and direct supervision for acutely ill/complex patients. Specific work assignments are received from the Charge Nurse and/or Care Team Leader, requiring efficient time management. Beyond clinical duties, the role involves coordinating inpatient unit activities, including patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience as a PCA, PCT, NA, LPN, EMT, Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1)
• 1 year in an acute or long-term care facility OR enrolled in an Associate's in Nursing (halfway through program) or Bachelor's in Nursing (Junior year) program
• Basic computer skills
• Proficient in: IV insertion, phlebotomy, straight catheterization, and basic cardiac dysrhythmia training or successful completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia training course upon hire.
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Responsibilities

• Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities such as: activities of daily livings, encouraging and observing patient on incentive spirometer and/or cough and deep breath, skin survey, vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, intake and output, meal consumption, height and weight, 12 lead EKG testing, blood glucose testing/monitoring, point of care testing, bladder scanning, transporting of patient and their medical record, documentation of O2, early mobility/ambulation protocols, clean catheterization technique (per hospital protocol), simple dressing change, dry dressing change, removal of Indwelling urinary catheter, perform straight catheterizations, catheter, collection of urine specimen from Foley catheter (per hospital protocol), IV access insertions and removal with documentation, assistance with exams, treatments and procedures.
• Assist in cardiac monitoring and transporting of low-level monitoring patients.
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives which may include bedside shift report, purposeful hourly rounding promoting safety such as falls prevention, hand washing, isolation protocols and maintaining a clean and orderly environment, precepts newly hired PCTs.
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection, EKG completion and all other treatments.
• Report changes in patient's physical, mental and emotional conditions, as well as any issues or concerns identified to nursing staff.
• Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment/appliance cleaning, checks and retrieval.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees