Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Highmark Health / AHN; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Monroeville is seeking a patient care associate to provide direct patient care and assist with unit coordination. The role includes basic nursing tasks, documentation in the EMR, and supporting the RN for patients in stable condition.

You will assist with admissions, discharges, transfers, maintain a clean patient environment, and participate in safety and quality initiatives. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with basic reading/writing, math, and

Qualifications

• 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 (ADL, vital signs, mobility, specimen collection, I&O, meals, etc.).
• Participates in quality and patient-satisfaction initiatives (bedside shift report, hourly rounding, falls prevention, hand hygiene).
• Accurately documents vitals, weights, I&O, treatments; reports changes to nursing staff.
• Participates in unit activities such as supply stocking and equipment cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Computer literacy

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in Monroeville is seeking a patient care associate to provide direct patient care and assist with unit coordination. The role includes basic nursing tasks, documentation in the EMR, and supporting the RN for patients in stable condition.

You will assist with admissions, discharges, transfers, maintain a clean patient environment, and participate in safety and quality initiatives. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with basic reading/writing, math, and