Patient Care Technician — 2-Week Training Included

highmarkhealth; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a healthcare support role to provide direct patient care and assist with unit coordination on an inpatient floor. The incumbent follows basic nursing procedures, maintains patient dignity and privacy, and documents care in the electronic medical record under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include ADLs, vital signs, mobility, specimen collection, coordination of admissions/discharges, and adherence to HIPAA and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Experience reading, writing and following written instructions.
• Basic math and computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care activities such as ADLs and vital signs.
• Assist with coordination of inpatient unit activities (admissions, discharges, transfers).
• Document care in electronic medical record accurately.
• Support RN in care of acutely ill patients.
• Maintain a clean and safe patient environment.

Skills

Basic math

Reading & writing

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN/BSN program enrollment

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a healthcare support role to provide direct patient care and assist with unit coordination on an inpatient floor. The incumbent follows basic nursing procedures, maintains patient dignity and privacy, and documents care in the electronic medical record under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include ADLs, vital signs, mobility, specimen collection, coordination of admissions/discharges, and adherence to HIPAA and hospital policies.