Patient Care Technician I — Direct Patient Support

Highmark Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a nursing assistant to provide direct patient care and support unit operations in a hospital setting. You will assist with activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility, and documentation under RN supervision.

The role requires strong communication, basic math, and computer skills, with training provided. Prior acute care exposure is preferred, and completion of two-week training is expected for new hires.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities such as: activities of daily living, skin survey, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, intake and output, meal consumption, height and weight, blood glucose testing/monitoring, point of care testing, bladder scanning, transporting of patients and their medical record, documentation of O2, early mobilization and ambulation protocols, assistance with exam, treatments and procedures.
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives which may include bedside shift report, purposeful hourly rounding promoting safety such as falls prevention, hand washing, isolation protocols and maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection, and all other treatments. Report changes in patient's physical, mental and emotional conditions, as well as any issues or concerns identified to nursing staff.
• Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment/appliance cleaning, checks and retrieval.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Reading/writing

Basic math

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN/BSN in progress

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a nursing assistant to provide direct patient care and support unit operations in a hospital setting. You will assist with activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility, and documentation under RN supervision.

The role requires strong communication, basic math, and computer skills, with training provided. Prior acute care exposure is preferred, and completion of two-week training is expected for new hires.