Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Allegheny Health Network; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a healthcare support professional to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct unit coordination. You will help with basic nursing procedures for patients in stable condition and support the RN with acutely ill patients while maintaining medical asepsis and patient privacy.

Responsibilities include vital signs, ADLs, documentation in EMR, and contributing to unit operations, admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Two weeks of training may be required for new staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides and documents direct patient care and activities including vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, I&O, and basic care.
• Participates in bedside shift reports and hourly rounding to promote safety and maintain a clean, orderly environment.
• Documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, and all treatments; reports changes to nursing staff.
• Assists with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers; supports unit activities and equipment upkeep.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic mathematics

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Currently enrolled in ASN/BSN program (preferred)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a healthcare support professional to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct unit coordination. You will help with basic nursing procedures for patients in stable condition and support the RN with acutely ill patients while maintaining medical asepsis and patient privacy.

Responsibilities include vital signs, ADLs, documentation in EMR, and contributing to unit operations, admissions, discharges, and transfers.