Patient Care Technician II / Night - E8 Meds/Obs/Tele - West Penn Hospital - Full Time
Core
Provides direct patient care and assists with unit coordination in a hospital setting, performing basic nursing procedures for stable and acutely ill patients.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Builds
Patient care and safety on inpatient units
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Phlebotomy, straight catheterization, vital signs monitoring, specimen collection, EKG testing, blood glucose monitoring, patient mobility assistance, documentation, basic computer skills
Preferred skills
None
Responsibilities
Perform direct patient care including ADLs, vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, catheterization, and EKG testing; participate in quality initiatives like hourly rounding and falls prevention; document patient care and report changes in condition; perform unit upkeep and coordinate admissions/discharges.