Patient Care Technician II: Direct Care & Coordination

Allegheny Clinic; Jefferson Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Clinic is seeking a patient-care assistant to support nurses on the inpatient unit. The role involves direct patient care, ADSL tasks, vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, EKGs, mobility assistance, and helping with admissions, discharges, and transfers under RN supervision.

The PCA/PCT will perform basic nursing procedures, document care in the electronic medical record, maintain patient comfort, and participate in unit safety and cleanliness initiatives, all while respecting

Qualifications

• High School/GED is required.
• Experience as a PCA, PCT, NA, LPN, EMT, Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) preferred.
• 1 year in an acute or long-term care facility OR enrolled in an Associate's in Nursing (halfway through program) or Bachelor's in Nursing (Junior year) program.
• Basic computer skills.
• Proficient in: Phlebotomy and straight catherization.

Responsibilities

• Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities such as: activities of daily livings, incentive spirometer and/or cough and deep breath, skin survey, vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, intake and output, meal consumption, height and weight, 12 lead EKG testing, blood glucose testing/monitoring, point of care testing, bladder scanning, transporting of patient and their medical record, documentation of O2, early mobility/ambulation protocols, clean catheterization technique, simple dressing change, removal of Foley catheter, collection of urine specimen from Foley catheter, removal and documentation of IV access, assistance with exams, treatments and procedures.
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives which may include bedside shift report, purposeful hourly rounding promoting safety such as falls prevention, hand washing, isolation protocols and maintaining a clean and orderly environment, precepts newly hired PCTs.
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection, EKG completion and all other treatments. Report changes in patient's physical, mental and emotional conditions, as well as any issues or concerns identified to nursing staff.
• Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment/appliance cleaning, checks and retrieval.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

PCA/PCT/NA/LPN/EMT experience

Phlebotomy

Straight catheterization

Basic computer skills

Education

High School/GED

Nursing program enrollment (Associate/Bachelor)

Job description

Allegheny Clinic is seeking a patient-care assistant to support nurses on the inpatient unit. The role involves direct patient care, ADSL tasks, vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, EKGs, mobility assistance, and helping with admissions, discharges, and transfers under RN supervision.

The PCA/PCT will perform basic nursing procedures, document care in the electronic medical record, maintain patient comfort, and participate in unit safety and cleanliness initiatives, all while respecting