Oncology Patient Care Tech — Direct Care & Unit Support

Highmark Health; Coal Valley (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a patient care assistant to support nursing staff on a stable unit. You will assist with daily living activities, vital signs, specimen collection, documentation, and patient transport of records and equipment.

Under RN supervision, you will perform basic nursing tasks, maintain patient dignity, and help ensure timely admissions, discharges, and transfers. Training is provided with ASN/BSN growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• Attendance of 2 weeks training may be required.
• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
• Basic math skills and computer literacy.
• Preferred acute care experience within last 3 years.
• Enrollment in ASN or BSN program; clinical rotation completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and activities of daily living.
• Document vital signs, intake/output, and treatments.
• Assist RN in care of acutely ill patients.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Maintain a clean, orderly patient environment and communicate effectively.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Communication

Education

CNA certification

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a patient care assistant to support nursing staff on a stable unit. You will assist with daily living activities, vital signs, specimen collection, documentation, and patient transport of records and equipment.

Under RN supervision, you will perform basic nursing tasks, maintain patient dignity, and help ensure timely admissions, discharges, and transfers. Training is provided with ASN/BSN growth opportunities.