Patient Care Technician I: Compassionate Frontline Support

Highmark Health; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in a stable unit. You will perform ADLs, monitor vital signs, collect specimens, document in the electronic medical record, and assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers under supervision.

Your responsibilities include maintaining a safe, clean patient environment, promoting dignity and privacy, and adhering to HIPAA and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Basic computer skills.
• Preferred: Acute care experience within the last 3 years.
• Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program.

Responsibilities

• Provides, obtains or performs direct patient care and documents care (ADLs, vital signs, mobility, specimen collection, I/O, nutrition, measurement).
• Assists with admissions, discharges, transfers and routine unit activities.
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I/O, specimens and treatments in the EMR.
• Reports changes in patient condition to nursing staff and participates in safety and cleanliness initiatives.

Skills

Read/write instructions

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN/BSN enrollment

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in a stable unit. You will perform ADLs, monitor vital signs, collect specimens, document in the electronic medical record, and assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers under supervision.

Your responsibilities include maintaining a safe, clean patient environment, promoting dignity and privacy, and adhering to HIPAA and hospital policies.