Patient Care Tech I — Compassionate, Hands-On Inpatient Support

Highmark Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPR – American Heart Association

Background clearance required

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a patient care associate to provide direct and supportive care under RN supervision in a stable condition unit. You will assist with activities of daily living, vital signs, specimens and documentation in the electronic medical record, while maintaining safety and communication standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, ability to follow written and spoken instructions, basic math, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Attend 2 weeks of training if no experience.
• 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. (30%)
• 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. (30%)
• 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. (20%)
• Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment/appliance cleaning, checks and retrieval. (20%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN/BSN program enrollment

Tools

CPR – American Heart Association

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a patient care associate to provide direct and supportive care under RN supervision in a stable condition unit. You will assist with activities of daily living, vital signs, specimens and documentation in the electronic medical record, while maintaining safety and communication standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, ability to follow written and spoken instructions, basic math, and CPR certification.