Patient Care Technician - Nights

Gateway Rehab; Aliquippa (Beaver County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Gateway Rehab Center (GRC) is seeking a dedicated full-time Patient Care Technician to join our Nursing team on the night shift at our inpatient facility in Center Township, PA. You will monitor patient medication self-administration and therapeutic treatments.

As a Patient Care Technician, you will be part of a compassionate team with supervision and instruction. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered to new hires who meet requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience as Medical Assistant / Nursing Assistant / CNA / Medication Technician or EMT.
• Training will be provided for medication monitoring.
• Pass PA criminal background check and required clearances.
• CPR/First Aid training required.
• If in recovery, at least 18 months in recovery from substance use disorder.

Responsibilities

• Completes medication self-administration training.
• Monitors patient medication self-administration and therapeutic treatments.
• Ensures medication documentation is accurate and complete.
• Ensures patients adhere to policies and safe medication practices.
• Conducts patient education on safe medication practices.
• Document observations and patient care in progress notes.
• Coordinate with departments and act as liaison with clinical staff.
• Attend mandatory Gateway Rehab trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medication monitoring

Confidentiality

Clear communication

Active listening

Empathy

Education

High School diploma

Job description

ATTENTION! $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS! Do you have a passion for helping others while ensuring the highest standards of care?

Description
Gateway Rehab Center (GRC) is seeking a dedicated full-time Patient Care Technician to join our Nursing team on the night shift at our inpatient facility in Center Township, PA. You will have the primary responsibility of monitoring patient medication self-administration and therapeutic treatments.

As a Patient Care Technician, you will be an integral part of a compassionate healthcare team dedicated to providing high-quality and personalized care to individuals. This position receives frequent supervision and instruction.

Responsibilities

• Completes medication self-administration training
• Monitors patient medication self-administration and therapeutic treatments
• Ensures medication documentation is accurate and complete
• Ensures patients are adhering to policies and procedures and safe medication practices
• Conducts patient education on safe medication practices
• Conducts medication cart audits
• Documents observations, patient care, and patient interactions
• Coordinates and collaborates with all departments as necessary
• Acts as a liaison between clinical staff, medical staff, and patients.
• Assists with crises intervention.
• Documents involvement with patients in progress notes.
• Collects urine and completes paperwork for drug screening as necessary.
• Attend mandatory GRC trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to monitor self-administer medication with proper competencies. Training will be provided.
• Ability to adhere to ethical guidelines and maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to convey information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to listen to patients without judgement.
• Ability to show empathy and understanding to patients.

Requirements

• High School diploma and equivalent.
• Medical Assistant/Nursing Assistant/CNA/Medication Technician or EMT experience.

Other Requirements

• Pass a PA Criminal Background Check.
• Obtain a PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting clearances.
• Pass Drug Screen.
• 2-Step TB Test.
• CPR/First Aid training.
• If living a life of recovery, you must attest to at least 18 months in recovery from substance use disorder.

Work Conditions

• This position requires mandatory staffing coverage when necessary to provide a safe treatment environment for Gateway residents.
• Required to remain awake and alert while on duty.
• Facility treating those with substance use disorders.
• Favorable working conditions.
• Minimal physical demand.
• Moderate mental demands to respond to patients' simultaneous requests.
• Minimal/moderate risk of exposure to blood and body fluids and minimal risk of exposure to respiratory infectious agents.

GRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We value diverse voices and lived experiences that strengthen our mission and impact.