Compassionate Patient Care Tech | Vital Signs & Mobility

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

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a patient care associate to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, taking vital signs, and aiding in patient admissions, discharges, and transfers within the inpatient unit.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation in the electronic medical record, maintaining patient privacy, and contributing to unit efficiency under the Charge Nurse and Care Team Leader.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to attend 2 weeks of training.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities (ADLs, vitals, ambulation, feeding, etc.).
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives and maintains safety practices.
• Documents vital signs, weights, inputs/outputs, and other treatments; reports changes to nursing staff.
• Participates in unit activities such as supply stocking and equipment cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Time management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a patient care associate to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, taking vital signs, and aiding in patient admissions, discharges, and transfers within the inpatient unit.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation in the electronic medical record, maintaining patient privacy, and contributing to unit efficiency under the Charge Nurse and Care Team Leader.