Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking an experienced assistive care professional to support RN staff in direct patient care and unit coordination on an inpatient unit. The role involves ADLs, vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and basic procedures for patients in stable condition.

You will document care in the electronic medical record, assist with admissions, discharges and transfers, and participate in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives while adhering to hospital policies

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Experience as a PCA, PCT, NA, LPN, EMT, HM, Combat medic (68W) or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) preferred.
• 1 year in an acute or long‑term care facility OR enrolled in an Associate's in Nursing or Bachelor's in Nursing program.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Proficient in phlebotomy and straight catheterization.

Responsibilities

• Provides and documents direct patient care and activities such as ADLs, vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy and EKG testing.
• Assists RN in care of acutely ill patients and coordinates unit activities.
• Documents O2, I&O, restraints and treatments; reports changes to nursing staff.
• Participates in admissions, discharges and transfers on the inpatient unit.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Catheterization

Basic computer skills

CPR

Education

High School/GED

Nursing program enrollment / aspiring RN

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking an experienced assistive care professional to support RN staff in direct patient care and unit coordination on an inpatient unit. The role involves ADLs, vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and basic procedures for patients in stable condition.

You will document care in the electronic medical record, assist with admissions, discharges and transfers, and participate in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives while adhering to hospital policies