Patient Care Technician Pediatrics Boalsburg at Mount Nittany Health

Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Medical Terminology, Vital Signs, Emergency Response, Chart Preparation, Point Of Care Testing, Healthcare Team Collaboration, Administrative Duties

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

POSITION SUMMARY Provide care to patients by assisting clinical staff in all patient rooming activities as directed by providers and supervised as duties require. Tasks include chart preparation, rooming patients, performing procedures, and point of care testing as well as performing a variety of administrative duties as assigned. The Patient Care Technician (PCT) will actively participate as a member of the healthcare team, in a single practice or specialty, to engage patients, families, and caregivers in the coordination of patient care. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: 1. High School diploma or equivalent required. 2. Completion of a medical assistant program or other clinical training program. 3. Training as an emergency medical technician or paramedic preferred Experience: 1. Healthcare experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 1. Knowledge of medical practice and patient care, medical equipment and instruments and procedures. 2. Knowledge of physician office procedures, medical terminology, ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines. 3. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions. 4. Ability to take vital signs and record and maintain test results. 5. Ability to record data accurately using a computer. 6. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. License/Certification/Registration: 1. Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Receives direct supervision from the Practice Manager. SUPERVISION GIVEN None Why Mount Nittany Health? At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides care to patients by assisting clinical staff with patient rooming activities and performing various procedures. They actively participate as a member of the healthcare team to engage patients, families, and caregivers in the coordination of patient care.