Patient Care Technician: Compassionate Support

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a patient care support role focused on direct patient care and non-direct unit coordination. The incumbent will perform basic nursing procedures for patients in stable condition and assist the RN with acutely ill patients, maintaining medical asepsis and privacy for patients and families.

The role requires accurate verbal and written communication, adherence to hospital policies, and responsibility for unit upkeep, admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Basic computer skills.
• Two weeks of training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ADLs support, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, I&O, meal intake, height/weight, glucose testing and related tasks.
• Participate in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives such as bedside shift report and hourly rounding.
• Accurately document vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints and treatments in EMR; report changes to nursing staff.
• Assist in unit activities such as supply stocking and equipment cleaning.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Vital signs

Ambulation

Specimen collection

Documentation in EMR

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN or BSN in progress

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a patient care support role focused on direct patient care and non-direct unit coordination. The incumbent will perform basic nursing procedures for patients in stable condition and assist the RN with acutely ill patients, maintaining medical asepsis and privacy for patients and families.

The role requires accurate verbal and written communication, adherence to hospital policies, and responsibility for unit upkeep, admissions, discharges, and transfers.