Patient Care Tech I: Hands-On Monitoring & Support

Allegheny Health Network; Clairton (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in the United States is seeking a patient care assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct unit coordination under RN supervision. Responsibilities include activities of daily living, vital signs, specimen collection, documentation in the electronic medical record, and participation in quality initiatives and safe care practices.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, basic math and computer skills, and be ready for 2 weeks of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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, 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

Verbal communication

Documentation

Reading and writing

Basic mathematics

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN or BSN program enrollment

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in the United States is seeking a patient care assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct unit coordination under RN supervision. Responsibilities include activities of daily living, vital signs, specimen collection, documentation in the electronic medical record, and participation in quality initiatives and safe care practices.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, basic math and computer skills, and be ready for 2 weeks of