Compassionate Patient Care Technician | CPR Certified

highmarkhealth; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a patient care associate to provide direct care to stable patients and assist with non-direct unit coordination under RN supervision. The role emphasizes basic nursing procedures, accurate documentation in the EMR, and maintaining patient comfort and safety.

Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, ability to complete a 2-week training, and basic reading, writing, math, and computer skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides and documents direct patient care and activities (ADLs, vitals, measurements, etc.).
• Participates in bedside rounding and safety initiatives.
• Documents vital signs, intake/output, and treatments; reports changes to RN.
• Assists with unit activities, supply stocking, and equipment upkeep.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a patient care associate to provide direct care to stable patients and assist with non-direct unit coordination under RN supervision. The role emphasizes basic nursing procedures, accurate documentation in the EMR, and maintaining patient comfort and safety.

Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, ability to complete a 2-week training, and basic reading, writing, math, and computer skills.