Patient Care Technician – Acute Care Support

highmarkhealth; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The role supports RNs in caring for acutely ill patients, adheres to hospital policies, and maintains patient privacy and safety.

Training for new staff is required, with CPR and background clearances as part of the requirements. The position emphasizes accurate documentation, communication with the care team, and performing a variety of tasks related

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Basic mathematics skills.
• Basic computer literacy expected.

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 such as bedside shift report and hourly rounding promoting safety and infection control and maintaining a clean environment.
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection, and other treatments; reports changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.
• Participates in unit activities such as supply stocking and equipment cleaning and retrieval.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN/BSN program enrollment (preferred)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The role supports RNs in caring for acutely ill patients, adheres to hospital policies, and maintains patient privacy and safety.

Training for new staff is required, with CPR and background clearances as part of the requirements. The position emphasizes accurate documentation, communication with the care team, and performing a variety of tasks related