Patient Care Technician - Acute Care Support

Allegheny Clinic; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with unit coordination on a medical-surgical unit. The role supports the RN in caring for stable patients and helps manage admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Responsibilities include vital signs, activities of daily living, documentation, safety rounds, and maintaining a clean, respectful patient environment. CPR certification and background clearances are required, and training is provided.

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 required.

Responsibilities

• Provides and documents direct patient care activities (ADLs, vitals, I&O, glucose testing, specimen collection).
• Participates in quality/patient-satisfaction initiatives and safety rounds.
• Documents vital signs, intake/outtake, weights, and treatments; communicates changes to nursing staff.
• Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers; supports unit coordination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Basic Math

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN/BSN program enrollment

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with unit coordination on a medical-surgical unit. The role supports the RN in caring for stable patients and helps manage admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Responsibilities include vital signs, activities of daily living, documentation, safety rounds, and maintaining a clean, respectful patient environment. CPR certification and background clearances are required, and training is provided.