Patient Care Technician I — Acute & General Care

Highmark Health; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a frontline patient care assistant for Allegheny Health Network. The role involves assisting with basic nursing procedures, helping with patient comfort, and supporting the RN in caring for stable and acutely ill patients.

You will document in the electronic medical record, engage in quality and safety initiatives, and participate in unit coordination and shift activities within a 36-hour work week schedule, including various shifts.

Qualifications

• Performs basic nursing procedures for stable patients.
• Assists RN with acutely ill patients.
• Maintains patient privacy and dignity per policies.
• Uses electronic medical record for documentation.
• Demonstrates time management and unit coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and activities of daily living.
• Participates in safety and cleanliness initiatives.
• Documents vital signs, intake/output, and treatments.
• Assists with admissions, discharges, transfers as needed.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Skills

Nursing procedures

Patient care

Medical asepsis

EMR documentation

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN/BSN student

Tools

EMR

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a frontline patient care assistant for Allegheny Health Network. The role involves assisting with basic nursing procedures, helping with patient comfort, and supporting the RN in caring for stable and acutely ill patients.

You will document in the electronic medical record, engage in quality and safety initiatives, and participate in unit coordination and shift activities within a 36-hour work week schedule, including various shifts.