Patient Care Technician I — Direct Care & Unit Support

Allegheny Health Network; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a patient care assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct unit coordination in a hospital setting.

The role supports RNs in caring for stable and acutely ill patients, performs basic nursing procedures, documents care in the EMR, and participates in unit activities such as admissions, discharges, and transfers. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Limited or no experience; must attend 2 weeks of training.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides and documents direct patient care and activities such as ADLs, vital signs, ambulation, and specimen collection.
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives and maintains a clean environment.
• Accurately documents vital signs, I&O, and other treatments; reports changes to nursing staff.
• Participates in unit activities such as supply stocking and equipment cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Basic math

Reading & writing

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a patient care assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct unit coordination in a hospital setting.

The role supports RNs in caring for stable and acutely ill patients, performs basic nursing procedures, documents care in the EMR, and participates in unit activities such as admissions, discharges, and transfers. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.