Compassionate Patient Care Technician & Unit Support

Allegheny Health Network; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPR training

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care and assist with unit coordination for patients in stable condition.

Under RN supervision, you will perform basic nursing procedures, document care, monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and support admissions, discharges, and transfers on the inpatient unit. CPR certification is preferred and mandatory trainings will be provided.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives which may include bedside shift report, purposeful hourly rounding promoting safety such as falls prevention, hand washing, isolation protocols and maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection, and all other treatments. Report changes in patient's physical, mental and emotional conditions, as well as any issues or concerns identified to nursing staff.
• Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment/appliance cleaning, checks and retrieval.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Vital signs

Ambulation

Specimen collection

I&O monitoring

EMR documentation

Patient transport

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care and assist with unit coordination for patients in stable condition.

Under RN supervision, you will perform basic nursing procedures, document care, monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and support admissions, discharges, and transfers on the inpatient unit. CPR certification is preferred and mandatory trainings will be provided.