PACU Patient Care Technician II - Acute Care Support

Allegheny Health Network; Clairton (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in the United States is seeking a patient care technician to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct care unit coordination for patients in stable condition. Under the supervision of RNs, you will perform basic nursing procedures, maintain patient safety, privacy, and asepsis.

Responsibilities include documenting in the EMR, assisting with admissions, discharges and transfers, and participating in quality and safety initiatives such as hourly rounding,

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Experience as a PCA, PCT, NA, LPN, EMT, or equivalent military hospital corpsman or medic preferred.
• 1 year in an acute or long-term care facility or enrollment in an nursing program.
• Basic computer skills.
• Proficient in phlebotomy and straight catheterization.

Responsibilities

• Provides and documents direct patient care and activities of daily living.
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives.
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, intake & output, and treatments.
• Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Catheterization

Basic computer skills

Patient care

Time management

Education

High School/GED

Associate's in Nursing (in progress)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in the United States is seeking a patient care technician to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct care unit coordination for patients in stable condition. Under the supervision of RNs, you will perform basic nursing procedures, maintain patient safety, privacy, and asepsis.

Responsibilities include documenting in the EMR, assisting with admissions, discharges and transfers, and participating in quality and safety initiatives such as hourly rounding,