Patient Care Technician I: Direct Care + Unit Support

Allegheny Health Network; Clairton (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nurse Aide to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. You will perform basic nursing procedures, assist with activities of daily living, measure vital signs, document in the electronic medical record, and help coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers.

You will work closely with the care team to ensure patient comfort and safety. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and CPR certification, with a focus on medical asepsis,

Qualifications

• Performs direct patient care and activities of daily living as part of a care team.
• Maintains medical asepsis and respects patient privacy and dignity.
• Documents patient information accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and nursing staff.
• Demonstrates time management and reliability in completing assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provides and documents direct patient care and activities such as vital signs, ADLs, intake/output, mobility, and specimen collection (30%).
• Participates in safety and quality initiatives including bedside shift reports and hourly rounding (30%).
• Documents vitals, weights, I&O, and treatments; reports changes to nursing staff (20%).
• Assists with unit activities like supply stocking and equipment cleaning (20%).
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Patient care

Medical asepsis

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Documentation in EMR

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nurse Aide to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. You will perform basic nursing procedures, assist with activities of daily living, measure vital signs, document in the electronic medical record, and help coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers.

You will work closely with the care team to ensure patient comfort and safety. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and CPR certification, with a focus on medical asepsis,