Patient Care Technician: Acute Care Support

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

Job summary

Highmark Health's Allegheny Health Network seeks a nurse assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with unit coordination on an inpatient unit. You will support RNs in caring for stable patients and help with admissions, discharges and transfers.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be prepared for a two-week training period; familiarity with HIPAA and hospital policies is required. This role emphasizes patient dignity, safety, and timely documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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, 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. (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

Reading/writing skills

Basic math

Computer literacy

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Highmark Health's Allegheny Health Network seeks a nurse assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with unit coordination on an inpatient unit. You will support RNs in caring for stable patients and help with admissions, discharges and transfers.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be prepared for a two-week training period; familiarity with HIPAA and hospital policies is required. This role emphasizes patient dignity, safety, and timely documentation.