Compassionate Patient Care Technician I

Highmark Health; Weigelville (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a part-time nursing support role to assist with direct patient care and unit coordination in an inpatient setting.

The incumbent will work under RN supervision, perform basic nursing procedures, document in the electronic medical record, and help ensure patient safety, comfort and timely care while participating in hourly rounding and essential duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• Two weeks of training required.
• Basic reading, writing and numeric skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct patient care tasks.
• Record vital signs, intake and output, and documentation in EMR.
• Support patient comfort, safety and dignity and assist RN as needed.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and unit coordination.

Skills

Basic nursing procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a part-time nursing support role to assist with direct patient care and unit coordination in an inpatient setting.

The incumbent will work under RN supervision, perform basic nursing procedures, document in the electronic medical record, and help ensure patient safety, comfort and timely care while participating in hourly rounding and essential duties as assigned.