Compassionate Patient Care Technician II

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with unit coordination for stable patients. Under RN supervision, you will perform basic nursing procedures and document care in the EMR.

Responsibilities include vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, specimen collection, admissions and transfers, mobility support, dressing changes, and maintaining a clean, safe environment while supporting quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience in acute or long-term care facility or enrolled in nursing program.
• Basic computer skills.
• Proficient in phlebotomy and straight catheterization.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document direct patient care and activities such as ADLs, vital signs, etc.
• Participate in admissions, discharges, and transfers coordination.
• Accurately document vital signs, I&O, specimens, EKGs and other treatments.
• Support unit activities like supply stocking and equipment cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Phlebotomy

Straight catheterization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing program in progress (Associate/Bachelor)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with unit coordination for stable patients. Under RN supervision, you will perform basic nursing procedures and document care in the EMR.

Responsibilities include vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, specimen collection, admissions and transfers, mobility support, dressing changes, and maintaining a clean, safe environment while supporting quality initiatives.