Patient Care Technician I: Hands-On Clinical Support

Highmark Health; Coal Valley (PA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a nursing assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, and helping with patient transfers within an inpatient unit.

Responsibilities include documentation in the electronic medical record, basic clinical tasks, and participation in unit coordination. Strong communication and basic math are required; CPR certification and background checks

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to attend 2 weeks of training.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Preferred acute care experience within last 3 years.
• Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program; preference for those with at least one clinical rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities such as ADLs, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, I&O, and meal assistance.
• Contributes to quality and patient satisfaction initiatives and maintains a clean environment.
• Documents vital signs, weights, I&O, and treatments; reports changes to nursing staff.
• Participates in unit activities such as supplies stocking and equipment cleaning.

Skills

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN/BSN in progress

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a nursing assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, and helping with patient transfers within an inpatient unit.

Responsibilities include documentation in the electronic medical record, basic clinical tasks, and participation in unit coordination. Strong communication and basic math are required; CPR certification and background checks