Patient Care Technician: Acute & General 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 under RN supervision in a stable patient setting. You will perform basic nursing procedures, assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and document care in the electronic medical record.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, dignity, safety, and adherence to hospital policies, with onboarding training and opportunities to contribute to unit coordination and patient flow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Limited or no experience; 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

• Provide and document direct patient care including ADLs and vitals.
• Promote safety and cleanliness, participate in rounding and hand hygiene.
• Document changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Assist with unit activities such as supply stocking and equipment cleaning.

Skills

Basic nursing care

Vital signs

Patient hygiene

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR

Computer basics

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in a stable patient setting. You will perform basic nursing procedures, assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and document care in the electronic medical record.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, dignity, safety, and adherence to hospital policies, with onboarding training and opportunities to contribute to unit coordination and patient flow.