Patient Care Technician I – Inpatient Care & Support

Allegheny Health Network; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a patient care support role to assist with direct patient care and non-direct unit coordination on an inpatient unit. The incumbent will perform basic nursing procedures, assist the RN with acutely ill patients, and ensure medical asepsis, privacy, and adherence to hospital policies.

Duties include vital signs, documentation, and contributing to admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics.
• Basic computer skills required.
• CPR certification (American Heart Association) preferred/required.

Responsibilities

• Provides/assists with direct patient care and attends to activities of daily living.
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives and maintains a clean, safe environment.
• Documents vital signs, intake/output, I&O, meal intake, and other treatments in the EMR.
• Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers and coordinates unit activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Reading & writing instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a patient care support role to assist with direct patient care and non-direct unit coordination on an inpatient unit. The incumbent will perform basic nursing procedures, assist the RN with acutely ill patients, and ensure medical asepsis, privacy, and adherence to hospital policies.

Duties include vital signs, documentation, and contributing to admissions, discharges, and transfers.