Patient Care Technician III - ED - AGH - Full Time

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care on an inpatient unit under RN supervision and assist with unit coordination, admissions, discharges and transfers. You will perform routine nursing tasks, monitor vital signs, collect specimens, perform phlebotomy, 12‑lead ECGs, IV insertions, and support activities of daily living while documenting in the EMR.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, CPR certification, and background

Qualifications

• This role requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year in an acute or long-term care facility or nursing program enrollment.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with electronic medical records.
• CPR certification and required medical clearances.
• Background clearances per regulatory requirements (Act 34, Act 33, Act 73).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on an inpatient unit under RN supervision.
• Assist with unit coordination including admissions, discharges, transfers.
• Document vitals, care, and treatments in the EMR; maintain accuracy.
• Perform phlebotomy, IV insertions, 12‑lead ECGs, and specimen collection.
• Support activities of daily living and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

IV insertion

Documentation in EMR

ADL assistance

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

Job description

General Overview

This job provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The incumbent is expected to perform basic nursing procedures related to the care and comfort of patients in stable condition, and have knowledge of patient population needs in the assigned work area. In addition, the incumbent assists the RN in the care of acutely ill patients. The incumbent practices medical asepsis, respects the dignity and privacy of every patient and family, and maintains objectivity during patient care. The incumbent adheres to all basic hospital policies and procedures, responds appropriately during emergency situations, maintains the patient/family environment, performs general unit upkeep, uses accurate verbal and written communication, and documents patient care appropriately in the electronic medical record. The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse for patients in stable condition and under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse for acutely ill and/or complex patients. Specific work assignments are provided by the Charge Nurse and/or Care Team Leader, and the incumbent demonstrates efficient time management by completing work within scheduled time. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the incumbent performs a variety of duties related to the coordination of activities on the inpatient unit, including patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides, obtains, or performs and documents direct patient care and activities such as activities of daily living, encouraging and observing patients on 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, transportation of patients and their medical records, documentation of O2, early mobility/ambulation protocols, clean catheterization technique (per hospital protocol), simple dressing change, dry dressing change, removal of indwelling urinary catheter, straight catheterizations, collection of urine specimen from Foley catheter (per hospital protocol), IV access insertions and removal with documentation, assistance with exams, treatments, and procedures, assistance in cardiac monitoring and transportation of low‑level monitoring patients (50%).
• 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, maintaining a clean and orderly environment, and precepting newly hired PCTs (20%).
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection, EKG completion and all other treatments; reports changes in patient’s physical, mental, and emotional conditions, as well as any issues or concerns identified to nursing staff (15%).
• Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment/appliance cleaning, checks, and retrieval (15%).
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Minimum

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience as a PCA, PCT, NA, LPN, EMT, military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1)
• 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 IV insertion, phlebotomy, straight catheterization, and basic cardiac dysrhythmia training or successful completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia training course upon hire
• 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

• None

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.

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