Healthcare Technician HCT - Sanford Federal Inc

Job Overview:

Sanford Federal is looking for Health Care Technician to support the mission of the Pittsburg VA Healthcare System.

Job Details:

• Job Title: Healthcare Technician HCT
• Location: VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHCS) UD Division, University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15240
• Schedule: Full time

Requirements & Skills:

• Must Be a certified nursing assistant or possess comparable certification in a related healthcare field including medical assistant, paramedic or emergency medical technician.
• Have documented training and skills verification.
• Must Be trained and experienced in patient care.
• Experience in Phlebotomy preferred
• Must Have at least one-year experience working in direct patient care; ambulatory or emergency care preferred.
• Must have and maintain a current Basic Life Support Certification.

Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:

• Keeping patient rooms clean and organized.
• Monitoring patient health and measuring vital signs.
• Maintaining accurate patient records.
• Assisting the healthcare team with administering treatments.
• Collecting liquid samples or specimens for testing.
• Performing basic nursing procedures such as administering medications.
• Reporting any changes in patients' conditions to a registered nurse or physician.
• Providing emotional support and assisting patients with basic needs such as dietary intake, grooming, and personal hygiene.
• Maintaining close communication with the patient's healthcare team.
• Assisting with the educating of patients' relatives regarding the required care.

Please submit your most up-to-date resume. Please be sure to highlight your relevant experience.

Sanford Federal, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.