Patient Care Technician I — Essential Inpatient Support

Allegheny Health Network; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a patient care support role to assist with direct patient care and non-direct unit coordination. You will support basic nursing procedures for stable patients and assist RNs with acutely ill patients while maintaining medical asepsis and patient privacy.

Expect to document care in the EMR, communicate clearly with team members, and participate in admissions, discharges, and transfers under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Little or no healthcare experience is acceptable with training provided.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions.
• Able to perform basic mathematics and use basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care such as ADLs, vital signs, ambulation, meal intake and intake/output.
• Document care in the electronic medical record and report changes to nursing staff.
• Assist RN with care of acutely ill patients and unit coordination.
• Support patient admissions, discharges, and transfers as assigned.
• Participate in unit activities including inventory, stocking, and cleanliness.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Limited or no experience

Able to attend 2 weeks of training

Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions

Basic mathematics

Basic computer skills

Preferred ASN/BSN in progress

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a patient care support role to assist with direct patient care and non-direct unit coordination. You will support basic nursing procedures for stable patients and assist RNs with acutely ill patients while maintaining medical asepsis and patient privacy.

Expect to document care in the EMR, communicate clearly with team members, and participate in admissions, discharges, and transfers under supervision.