Patient Care Technician - Ortho/Stroke/Trauma - Full Time - Forbes Hospital

Highmark Health • Monroeville, PA

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) role at Allegheny Health Network involves providing direct care to patients in the Ortho/Stroke/Trauma unit. The PCT is responsible for assisting with basic nursing procedures, ensuring patient comfort, and supporting the Registered Nurse in caring for both stable and acutely ill patients. The position requires adherence to hospital policies, effective communication, and participation in unit coordination activities, including patient admissions and discharges.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• Limited or no experience: Must be able to attend 2 weeks of training
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform basic mathematics
• Basic computer skills
• CPR - American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Nice To Haves

• Acute care experience within the last 3 years
• Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program
• Preference given to those enrolled in Associates or Bachelor's degree Nursing programs and completed at least one clinical rotation

Responsibilities

• Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities such as activities of daily living, skin survey, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, intake and output, meal consumption, height and weight, blood glucose testing/monitoring, point of care testing, bladder scanning, transporting of patients and their medical record, documentation of O2, early mobilization and ambulation protocols, assistance with exam, treatments and procedures.
• Participates 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.
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection, and all other treatments. Reports changes in patient's physical, mental and emotional conditions, as well as any issues or concerns identified to nursing staff.
• Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment/appliance cleaning, checks and retrieval.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees