Patient Care Technician: Acute & General Care Support

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a nursing support role to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct unit coordination. You will perform basic nursing procedures for stable patients, support the RN in caring for acutely ill patients, maintain asepsis, protect patient privacy, and document care in the EMR.

Under supervision, you will participate in admissions, discharges, transfers and unit activities, while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to attend two 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment/appliance cleaning, checks and retrieval.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a nursing support role to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct unit coordination. You will perform basic nursing procedures for stable patients, support the RN in caring for acutely ill patients, maintain asepsis, protect patient privacy, and document care in the EMR.

Under supervision, you will participate in admissions, discharges, transfers and unit activities, while upholding safety and quality standards.