Patient Care Tech I: Direct Care & Unit Support

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a patient care assistant to provide direct care to patients, assist the RN in caring for acutely ill patients, and support unit coordination on an inpatient floor.

The role includes documenting care in the electronic medical record, adhering to hospital policies, and participating in patient safety initiatives while ensuring a clean, organized environment. Training is provided, with emphasis on clinical procedures and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• 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 Associates 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.
• 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

Reading & Writing

Basic computer skills

Basic math

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN or BSN program enrollment

Preference for nursing degree programs

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a patient care assistant to provide direct care to patients, assist the RN in caring for acutely ill patients, and support unit coordination on an inpatient floor.

The role includes documenting care in the electronic medical record, adhering to hospital policies, and participating in patient safety initiatives while ensuring a clean, organized environment. Training is provided, with emphasis on clinical procedures and compassionate care.