Compassionate Patient Care Technician — Trauma/General Surgery

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

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a patient care assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct patient care unit coordination under RN supervision in a stable patient population. The role emphasizes patient safety, HIPAA compliance, and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.

The incumbent will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, participate in admissions, discharges and transfers, and perform routine duties to support quality care and

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• Limited or no experience: 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.
• Preferred Acute care experience within the last 3 years.
• Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program.
• Preference given to those enrolled in Associate's or Bachelor's degree Nursing programs and completed at least one clinical rotation.

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

Basic math

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Reading & writing

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a patient care assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct patient care unit coordination under RN supervision in a stable patient population. The role emphasizes patient safety, HIPAA compliance, and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.

The incumbent will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, participate in admissions, discharges and transfers, and perform routine duties to support quality care and