Patient Care Technician - Nights
Gateway Rehabilitation Center•Aliquippa, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
Gateway Rehab Center (GRC) is seeking a dedicated full-time Patient Care Technician to join our Nursing team on the night shift at our inpatient facility in Center Township, PA. You will have the primary responsibility of monitoring patient medication self-administration and therapeutic treatments. As a Patient Care Technician, you will be an integral part of a compassionate healthcare team dedicated to providing high-quality and personalized care to individuals. This position receives frequent supervision and instruction.
Requirements
- High School diploma and equivalent.
- Medical Assistant/Nursing Assistant/CNA/Medication Technician or EMT experience.
- Pass a PA Criminal Background Check.
- Obtain a PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting clearances.
- Pass Drug Screen.
- 2-Step TB Test.
- CPR/First Aid training.
- If living a life of recovery, you must attest to at least 18 months in recovery from substance use disorder.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to monitor self-administer medication with proper competencies. Training will be provided.
- Ability to adhere to ethical guidelines and maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Ability to convey information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to listen to patients without judgement.
- Ability to show empathy and understanding to patients.
Responsibilities
- Completes medication self-administration training
- Monitors patient medication self-administration and therapeutic treatments
- Ensures medication documentation is accurate and complete
- Ensures patients are adhering to policies and procedures and safe medication practices
- Conducts patient education on safe medication practices
- Conducts medication cart audits
- Documents observations, patient care, and patient interactions
- Coordinates and collaborates with all departments as necessary
- Acts as a liaison between clinical staff, medical staff, and patients.
- Assists with crises intervention.
- Documents involvement with patients in progress notes.
- Collects urine and completes paperwork for drug screening as necessary.
- Attend mandatory GRC trainings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
