Patient Care Tech I — Direct Patient Care & Support

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

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a dedicated patient support role to assist with direct patient care on a varying inpatient unit. The incumbent will perform basic nursing procedures for patients in stable condition, assist the RN with acutely ill patients, and uphold medical asepsis and privacy standards.

Responsibilities include documenting care in the EMR, participating in admissions, discharges, and transfers, and maintaining a clean, safe patient environment.

Qualifications

• Performs basic nursing procedures for stable patients.
• Maintains medical asepsis and patient privacy.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care activities (ADLs, mobility, glucose checks, specimen collection).
• Documents care outcomes and vitals in the EMR.
• Supports nurse in rounds, admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Contributes to unit safety and cleanliness initiatives.
• Performs other assigned duties as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Documentation

EMR

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a dedicated patient support role to assist with direct patient care on a varying inpatient unit. The incumbent will perform basic nursing procedures for patients in stable condition, assist the RN with acutely ill patients, and uphold medical asepsis and privacy standards.

Responsibilities include documenting care in the EMR, participating in admissions, discharges, and transfers, and maintaining a clean, safe patient environment.