Advanced Patient Care Technician: Direct Care & Unit Support

Allegheny Health Network; Clairton (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct patient care unit coordination. You will support RN in caring for stable patients, practice medical asepsis, document care in the EMR, and assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Responsibilities include vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG testing, incentive spirometry, and participating in safety and satisfaction initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• 1 year in an acute or long-term care facility OR enrolled in Nursing program is preferred.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Proficient in Phlebotomy and straight catheterization as per hospital protocol.

Responsibilities

• Provide, obtain, or perform and document direct patient care including activities of daily living and vital signs.
• Participate in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives and bedside shifts reports.
• Document all treatments and report changes to nursing staff.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers and unit coordination.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

ECG testing

Incentive spirometry

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct patient care unit coordination. You will support RN in caring for stable patients, practice medical asepsis, document care in the EMR, and assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Responsibilities include vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG testing, incentive spirometry, and participating in safety and satisfaction initiatives.