Patient Care Technician I - Oncology - Jefferson Hospital - Full Time

Allegheny Health Network - Clairton, PA

Job Title: Patient Care Technician I - Oncology - Jefferson Hospital - Full Time

Position: Direct Care Provider

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City: Clairton

State: PA

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Job 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 and 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.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions
Basic mathematics skills
Basic computer skills
CPR certification from American Heart Association

Preferred Skills

Acute care experience within the last 3 years
Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program, preferably completed at least one clinical rotation

Requirements

Experience: Limited or no experience; must be able to attend 2 weeks of training.

Education: Minimum High School Diploma or GED.

License & Certification:

Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

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Special Notes

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Facility Details

Name: Allegheny Health Network

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Mission: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.