Patient Care Technician I - Nights, 36 hrs/wk

Highmark Health Company; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a patient care support role to assist with direct patient care, coordination of unit activities, and performance of basic nursing procedures in a stable patient population. The incumbent follows nurse supervision, adheres to policies, and supports admissions, discharges, and transfers while maintaining a caring environment.

Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, documentation in the EMR, and collaborative shifts focused on safety, cleanliness,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Limited or no experience: 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.

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. (30%)
• 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. (30%)
• 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. (20%)
• Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment/appliance cleaning, checks and retrieval. (20%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a patient care support role to assist with direct patient care, coordination of unit activities, and performance of basic nursing procedures in a stable patient population. The incumbent follows nurse supervision, adheres to policies, and supports admissions, discharges, and transfers while maintaining a caring environment.

Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, documentation in the EMR, and collaborative shifts focused on safety, cleanliness,