Patient Care Technician II - Direct Care & Coordination

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health's Allegheny Health Network unit seeks a patient care assistant to support direct patient care and non-direct unit coordination. The role involves basic nursing procedures, patient monitoring, and documentation in the EMR.

The incumbent will assist RNs for acutely ill patients, adhere to aseptic practices, and participate in quality initiatives while helping maintain a safe and clean inpatient environment in Pittsburgh.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School/GED required.
• 1 year in an acute or long-term care facility or equivalent.
• Enrolled in an Associate's in Nursing or Bachelor's in Nursing program.
• Basic computer skills; proficient in phlebotomy and straight catheterization.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and assists with non-direct unit coordination.
• Documents vital signs, I&O, meals, and care activities in the EMR.
• Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives and safety protocols.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Phlebotomy

Straight catheterization

Education

High School/GED

Enrolled in an RN program (Associate's or Bachelor's)

Job description

Highmark Health's Allegheny Health Network unit seeks a patient care assistant to support direct patient care and non-direct unit coordination. The role involves basic nursing procedures, patient monitoring, and documentation in the EMR.

The incumbent will assist RNs for acutely ill patients, adhere to aseptic practices, and participate in quality initiatives while helping maintain a safe and clean inpatient environment in Pittsburgh.