Patient Care Technician I | Full‑Time Nights (36 hrs)

Highmark Health; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a dedicated caregiver to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in a stabilized unit. You will assist with activities of daily living, document vital signs, and help with mobility and routine tasks.

The role emphasizes patient dignity, privacy, asepsis, and effective communication within the care team. Training, weekend/holiday rotations, and compliance with HIPAA are required.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Basic mathematics skills required for charting and dosing checks.
• Ability to perform basic nursing procedures under RN supervision.
• Preferred enrollment in ASN or BSN programs with clinical rotations.

Responsibilities

• Provide directly observed patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Record vital signs, I&O, weights and other measurements and document in EMR.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, ambulation and specimen collection.
• Support patient comfort, dignity and privacy and maintain a clean environment.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Basic math

Reading and following instructions

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a dedicated caregiver to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in a stabilized unit. You will assist with activities of daily living, document vital signs, and help with mobility and routine tasks.

The role emphasizes patient dignity, privacy, asepsis, and effective communication within the care team. Training, weekend/holiday rotations, and compliance with HIPAA are required.