Patient Care Technician - Progressive Cardiac Care - Jefferson Hospital

Patient Care Technician I - Progressive Cardiac Care - Jefferson Hospital - Full Time

Job Overview:
This position provides direct patient care and assists with unit coordination. The incumbent performs basic nursing procedures for stable patients, assists the RN with acutely ill patients, adheres to hospital policies, and maintains environment and documentation.

• Provides direct patient care activities (daily living, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, I/O, weight, blood glucose, point of care testing, bladder scanning, transport).
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives (shift reports, hourly rounding, falls prevention, hand washing, isolation protocols, unit cleanliness).
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I/O, restraints, specimen collection, treatments, and reports changes to nursing staff.
• Participates in unit activities (supply stocking, equipment cleaning, checks, retrieval).
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Limited or no experience; must attend 2 weeks of training.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Basic mathematics, computer skills.
• CPR – American Heart Association.
• Background clearance certificates (Act 34 Criminal, Act 33 Child Abuse, Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting).

• Acute care experience within last 3 years.
• Enrolled in ASN or BSN program; preference to those in Associate or Bachelor’s nursing programs with at least one clinical rotation.

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