Patient Care Tech I — Start Your Clinical Career

highmarkhealth; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health's Allegheny Health Network seeks a patient care assistant to support nurses in an inpatient unit in Pittsburgh. You will perform basic nursing tasks for stable patients, assist with activities of daily living, document vital signs, and help with admissions, discharges and transfers under RN supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, ability to read/write, basic math, and completion of 2 weeks of training for newcomers; preferred acute care experience and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Basic math skills and computer literacy.
• 2 weeks of training for candidates with limited experience.
• Preferred acute care experience in last 3 years.
• Enrollment in ASN/BSN program; completion of at least one clinical rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Document vital signs, intake/output, and treatments.
• Assist RN in care of acutely ill patients.
• Participate in unit activities, admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Maintain patient environment and adhere to policies.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA training

Job description

Highmark Health's Allegheny Health Network seeks a patient care assistant to support nurses in an inpatient unit in Pittsburgh. You will perform basic nursing tasks for stable patients, assist with activities of daily living, document vital signs, and help with admissions, discharges and transfers under RN supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, ability to read/write, basic math, and completion of 2 weeks of training for newcomers; preferred acute care experience and