Patient Care Technician - Hands-On Care & Unit Support

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a nursing support role focused on direct patient care and non-direct unit coordination. The incumbent will assist the RN in caring for stable patients and participate in admissions, discharges, and transfers, while maintaining patient safety and compliance with HIPAA and hospital policies.

Responsibilities include documenting care, communicating changes to the nursing team, and contributing to quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• Limited or no experience: 2 weeks of training.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Basic computer skills.
• Preferred acute care experience in last 3 years.
• Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program; preference for those with at least one clinical rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities (ADLs, vital signs, mobility, specimens, I&O, etc.).
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives (bedside shift report, hourly rounding, safety, hygiene, isolation protocols).
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimens, and treatments; reports changes to nursing staff.
• Performs unit activities such as supply stocking and equipment cleaning; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Documentation of care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN/BSN in progress

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a nursing support role focused on direct patient care and non-direct unit coordination. The incumbent will assist the RN in caring for stable patients and participate in admissions, discharges, and transfers, while maintaining patient safety and compliance with HIPAA and hospital policies.

Responsibilities include documenting care, communicating changes to the nursing team, and contributing to quality initiatives.