Patient Care Technician III- Full Time- ED- Wexford Hospital
Company: Highmark
Location: Wexford
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Company :
Allegheny Health Network Job Description :
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
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 patient's 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/she is expected to practice medical
asepsis, respect the dignity and privacy with every patient and
family, and to maintain objectivity during patient care. He/she is
expected to know and adhere to all basic hospital policies and
procedures, and respond appropriately during emergency situations.
He/she is expected to maintain the patient/family environment and
perform general unit upkeep. He/she is expected to use accurate
verbal and written communication, and to document patient care
appropriately in the electronic medical record. The incumbent works
under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse for patients
in stable condition. Will work under the direct supervision of the
Registered Nurse in the care of the acutely ill and/or complex
patient. The incumbent receives specific work assignments from the
Charge Nurse and/or Care Team Leader which are both written &
verbal and is expected to demonstrate evidence of efficient time
management by completing the work within the scheduled time. In
addition to clinical responsibilities, the incumbent is expected to
perform a variety of duties related to the coordination of
activities on the inpatient unit. This includes activities related
to patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
Disclaimer: 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.
Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal
standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of
business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access
to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential
customer information that must be protected at all times. In
connection with this, all employees must comply with both the
Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as
described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies
and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established
within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and
Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with
the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not
limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules,
and regulations as well as company policies and training
requirements.
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