Patient Care Technician I - Direct Patient Care & Support

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

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in a 36-hour/week rotational schedule. Responsibilities include ADLs, vital signs, documentation, and coordinating admissions, discharges, and transfers in a stable unit.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, be able to attend training, and meet basic math and computer skills requirements. Preferred ASN/BSN or ongoing nursing studies, CPR, and background clearances.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 weeks of training for candidates with limited experience.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Basic computer skills.
• CPR - American Heart Association.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Background Clearance Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities such as: activities of daily living, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, intake and output, meal consumption, height and weight, blood glucose testing, point of care testing, bladder scanning, transporting of patients and their medical records, documentation of O2, early mobilization and ambulation protocols, examination assistance and procedures.
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives such as bedside shift report and hourly rounding for safety and cleanliness.
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection, and all treatments; reports changes to nursing staff.
• Participates in unit activities such as supply stocking and equipment cleaning and retrieval.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic nursing care

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN or BSN program (enrolled)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in a 36-hour/week rotational schedule. Responsibilities include ADLs, vital signs, documentation, and coordinating admissions, discharges, and transfers in a stable unit.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, be able to attend training, and meet basic math and computer skills requirements. Preferred ASN/BSN or ongoing nursing studies, CPR, and background clearances.