Patient Care Tech for Med-Surg - Part-Time

Independence Health System Inc.; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Independence Health System Inc. is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician for the Med Surg 4AB unit in Greensburg, PA.

This casual/part-time role provides direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of the RN or LPN, performing essential tasks and attending to patient daily living activities. Responsibilities include responding to patient needs, documenting patient data, and supporting the healthcare team to maintain quality care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Sound judgment, problem solving skills, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to follow directions from other team members; works independently assigned duties.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols and standards of care.
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient care needs as directed.
• Respond to call lights, inquiries and requests from patients and families in a timely manner.
• Collect, document and report ongoing patient care data as directed.
• Measure and document intake and output, including daily weights when indicated.
• Transport patients as directed.
• May perform specified care tasks and monitoring as trained and directed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Oral/written communication

Independent thinking

Sound judgment

Education

HS Diploma or better

Job description

Independence Health System Inc. is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician for the Med Surg 4AB unit in Greensburg, PA.

This casual/part-time role provides direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of the RN or LPN, performing essential tasks and attending to patient daily living activities. Responsibilities include responding to patient needs, documenting patient data, and supporting the healthcare team to maintain quality care.