Patient Care Technician: Compassionate, Hands-On Support

Highmark Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a patient care technician to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in a stable unit. You will perform basic nursing procedures, monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and help coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Strong communication, basic math, CPR certification, and HIPAA compliance are required; preferred ASN/BSN in progress; training provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 weeks of training may be required for new entrants.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• Act 34, Act 33, and Act 73 background clearances.
• Act FBI fingerprinting background clearance may be required.
• Preferred acute care experience within the last 3 years.
• Enrollment in ASN or BSN program is a plus; clinical rotation valued.

Responsibilities

• Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities (ADLs, vital signs, mobility).
• Participates in unit coordination, admissions, discharges, and transfers under RN supervision.
• Maintains patient/family environment, accuracy in documentation, and aseptic technique.
• Assists with quality and patient-safety initiatives and keeps a clean, safe environment.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Communication

HIPAA compliance

CPR certification

Medical asepsis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA program preferred

Completion training eligibility

Tools

EMR familiarity

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a patient care technician to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in a stable unit. You will perform basic nursing procedures, monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and help coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Strong communication, basic math, CPR certification, and HIPAA compliance are required; preferred ASN/BSN in progress; training provided.