Patient Care Technician II - Direct Care & Vital Signs

Highmark Health; Coal Valley (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care and assist in coordinating inpatient unit activities. You will support RN staff, monitor patient conditions, document treatments, and help with admissions, discharges and transfers on a busy care unit.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED, and are enrolled in ADN or BSN programs. A background in EMT or military healthcare is a plus, with basic computer skills and certification in phlebotomy and

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Experience as PCA/PCT/NA/LPN or EMT or military healthcare background preferred.
• Basic computer skills; proficiency in phlebotomy and catheterization required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, monitor vital signs and perform basic procedures per protocol.
• Assist RN with care of acutely ill patients and document in EMR system.
• Support unit operations including admissions, discharges, transfers and supply tasks.

Skills

PCA experience

Basic computer skills

Phlebotomy

Straight catheterization

EMT experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Enrolled in ADN program

Enrolled in BSN program (Junior year)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care and assist in coordinating inpatient unit activities. You will support RN staff, monitor patient conditions, document treatments, and help with admissions, discharges and transfers on a busy care unit.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED, and are enrolled in ADN or BSN programs. A background in EMT or military healthcare is a plus, with basic computer skills and certification in phlebotomy and