Patient Care Technician I: Direct Care & Unit Coordination

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

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Erie, PA, seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision and assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers for patients in stable condition.

The role emphasizes medical asepsis, respectful care, and accurate documentation in the EMR, with adherence to hospital policies. Requires a HS diploma, CPR, background checks, and willingness to participate in training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification preferred or required.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provides and documents direct patient care including activities of daily living, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, intake/output, meals, glucose testing, and transport.
• Participates in quality initiatives and patient safety activities such as bedside shift reports and hourly rounding.
• Documents vitals, weights, I&O, restraints and treatments; reports changes to nursing staff.
• Assists in unit activities like supply stocking and equipment cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in Erie, PA, seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision and assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers for patients in stable condition.

The role emphasizes medical asepsis, respectful care, and accurate documentation in the EMR, with adherence to hospital policies. Requires a HS diploma, CPR, background checks, and willingness to participate in training.