Patient Attendant - AGH - Casual

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Patient Care Support role to assist nurses in maintaining a safe environment and observing patients. Responsibilities include communication with the medical team, providing patient care activities, and maintaining safety protocols. Candidates are expected to hold a high school diploma and obtain CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• CPR certification and Crisis Management training provided.
• Criminal background clearances required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in patient care activities and ensures a safe environment.
• Communicates patient data accurately.
• Maintains documentation of patient behavior.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Observational Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This job supports the professional nurse by observing the patient and assuring the provision of a safe environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs selected activities related to patient care (accompanies patients to tests, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and provides diversional activities). (40%)
• Provides observation to maintain patient safety by physically intervening and immediately communicating the need for additional assistance. (30%)
• Demonstrates effective verbal communication skills by communicating pertinent patient data accurately and in a timely fashion. (10%)
• Documents on patient behavior/activity according to policy (medical or behavioral health needs) (10%)
• Assumes responsibility for own educational development. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• High school diploma or GED
• If not already certified at the time of hire, CPR certification and Crisis Management intervention training will be required and provided during orientation.
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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