Patient Care Technician II — Direct Care & Unit Support

highmarkhealth; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct patient care unit coordination for stable patients. You will perform basic nursing procedures, document care in the electronic medical record, and work under RN supervision on the inpatient unit.

Responsibilities include assisting with admissions, discharges, transfers, and participation in quality and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• 1 year in an acute or long-term care facility or enrolled in an Associate's/Bachelor's nursing program.
• Proficient in phlebotomy and straight catheterization.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide, obtain, or perform and document direct patient care and activities (ADLs, vitals, I&O, etc.).
• Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives and bedside rounding.
• Document changes in patient condition to nursing staff and update EMR.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers; support unit activities and supply stocking.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Catheterization

Basic computer skills

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct patient care unit coordination for stable patients. You will perform basic nursing procedures, document care in the electronic medical record, and work under RN supervision on the inpatient unit.

Responsibilities include assisting with admissions, discharges, transfers, and participation in quality and safety initiatives.