Patient Care Technician I - Neuro/Ortho - Jefferson Hospital - Full Time

Join Allegheny Health Network as a Patient Care Technician I supporting the Neuro/Ortho unit at Jefferson Hospital. In this full-time role, you will provide direct patient care to stable patients while assisting Registered Nurses with acutely ill and complex patients. You will work under the general supervision of the RN for stable patients and direct supervision for acute care situations.

Clinical Setting

This position is based on a neuro/ortho inpatient unit where you will care for patients in stable condition and support the care team during acute patient situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including activities of daily living, skin surveys, vital signs monitoring, ambulation assistance, specimen collection, intake and output tracking, meal consumption documentation, height and weight measurements, blood glucose testing, point of care testing, bladder scanning, patient transport, and documentation of oxygen use and early mobilization protocols (30% of role)
• Participate in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives including bedside shift reports, purposeful hourly rounding focused on safety such as falls prevention, hand washing, isolation protocols, and maintaining a clean and orderly environment (30% of role)
• Accurately document vital signs, weights, intake and output, restraints, specimen collection, and all treatments; report changes in patient's physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff (20% of role)
• Participate in unit activities including supply stocking, equipment and appliance cleaning, checks, and retrieval (20% of role)
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform basic mathematics
• Basic computer skills
• If you have limited or no experience, you must be able to attend 2 weeks of training

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR certification from American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred Qualifications

• Acute care experience within the last 3 years
• Currently enrolled in an Associate's or Bachelor's degree nursing program with at least one completed clinical rotation

Employment Requirements

As part of this role, you may have access to covered health information and other confidential data. You must comply with HIPAA regulations, company privacy policies, data security guidelines, and the company's Code of Business Conduct. You are expected to adhere to all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.