Patient Care Technician Ii - Ed - Casual - Allegheny Valley Hospital

Highmark Health

Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, United States
Phlebotomy skills required
Straight catheterization proficiency
12 lead ekg testing capability
This role provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination within a fast-paced Emergency Department

Job Summary

  • This role provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination within a fast-paced Emergency Department.
  • The incumbent is expected to perform basic nursing procedures including vital signs, phlebotomy, and EKG testing while adhering to medical asepsis protocols.
  • Employees work under the supervision of Registered Nurses to support both stable and acutely ill patients in a stroke-certified location.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

This role provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination within a fast-paced Emergency Department.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Phlebotomy skills required
  • Straight catheterization proficiency
  • 12 lead EKG testing capability
  • Basic computer documentation skills
  • American Heart Association CPR certification

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with mental health crisis patients
  • Stroke-certified facility experience
  • Precepting newly hired PCTs
  • Fast-paced emergency department environment
  • Inclusive team culture participation

Key Requirements

  • Minimum High School/GED diploma
  • 1 year experience as PCA, PCT, NA, LPN, or EMT
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting clearance

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Not specified

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