Patient Care Technician III - ED - Casual - Allegheny Valley Hospital

Patient Care Technician III - ED - Casual - Allegheny Valley Hospital

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This job provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The incumbent in this position is expected to perform basic nursing procedures related to care and comfort of patients in stable condition, and have knowledge of patient population needs in the assigned work area. In addition, the incumbent is expected to assist the RN in the care of acutely ill patients.

He or she is expected to practice medical asepsis, respect the dignity and privacy of every patient and family, and maintain objectivity during patient care. The incumbent must know and adhere to all basic hospital policies and procedures, respond appropriately during emergency situations, maintain the patient/family environment, perform general unit upkeep, use accurate verbal and written communication, and document patient care appropriately in the electronic medical record.

The role includes unit activities such as patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.

• Provide, obtain or perform and document direct patient care and activities such as activities of daily living, encouraging and observing patient 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 patient and their medical record, 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 catheterization, catheter collection of urine specimen from Foley catheter (per hospital protocol), IV access insertions and removal with documentation, assistance with exams, treatments and procedures, assist in cardiac monitoring and transportation of low level monitoring patients.
• Participate 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 and maintaining a clean and orderly environment, precept newly hired PCTs.
• Accurately document vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection, EKG completion and all other treatments. Report changes in patient’s physical, mental and emotional conditions, as well as any issues or concerns identified to nursing staff.
• Participate in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment/appliance cleaning, checks and retrieval.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

• High School/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
• 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

• None

• Basic computer skills

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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