Compassionate Patient Care Technician

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

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a healthcare assistant to support nursing staff in patient care and unit coordination. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, vital signs, mobility, specimen collection, and documentation in the electronic medical record.

You will work under RN supervision for stable patients and under direct RN supervision for acutely ill cases. The position emphasizes adherence to hospital policies, HIPAA compliance, and teamwork to ensure safe, efficient

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Current ASN/BSN enrollment and clinical rotations.

Responsibilities

• Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities such as: activities of daily living, skin survey, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, intake and output, meal consumption, height and weight, blood glucose testing/monitoring, point of care testing, bladder scanning, transporting of patients and their medical record, documentation of O2, early mobilization and ambulation protocols, assistance with exam, treatments and procedures.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Mathematics

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a healthcare assistant to support nursing staff in patient care and unit coordination. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, vital signs, mobility, specimen collection, and documentation in the electronic medical record.

You will work under RN supervision for stable patients and under direct RN supervision for acutely ill cases. The position emphasizes adherence to hospital policies, HIPAA compliance, and teamwork to ensure safe, efficient