Senior Patient Care Technician - Acute Care

Highmark Health; Wexford; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Associate to provide direct patient care, assist with unit coordination, and support RNs in caring for acutely ill patients. The role emphasizes medical asepsis, patient dignity, and documentation in the electronic medical record.

The incumbent works under RN supervision with assigned tasks such as admissions, discharges, transfers, and daily care activities, including vital signs, I&O, and basic procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience as a PCA, PCT, NA, LPN, EMT, Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1).
• 1 year in an acute or long-term care facility OR enrolled in an Associate’s in Nursing (halfway through program) or Bachelor’s in Nursing (Junior year) program.
• Basic computer skills.
• Proficient in IV insertion, phlebotomy, straight catheterization, and basic cardiac dysrhythmia training or successful completion of a cardiac dysrhythmia training course upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides and documents direct patient care and activities of daily living.
• Assists RN in care of acutely ill patients.
• Documents vital signs, I&O, restraints, specimen collection, EKG completion and treatments in the EMR.
• Participates in unit activities such as supply stocking and equipment cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

PCA/PCT/NA/LPN/EMT

Basic computer skills

IV insertion

Phlebotomy

Catheterization

Cardiac dysrhythmia training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Associate to provide direct patient care, assist with unit coordination, and support RNs in caring for acutely ill patients. The role emphasizes medical asepsis, patient dignity, and documentation in the electronic medical record.

The incumbent works under RN supervision with assigned tasks such as admissions, discharges, transfers, and daily care activities, including vital signs, I&O, and basic procedures.