Patient Care Technician II: Hands-on Clinical Support

Highmark Health; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care and assist with unit coordination. The role supports RNs in caring for patients in stable condition and participates in daily documentation and safety initiatives.

Responsibilities include vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG testing, basic charting, and aiding with admissions, discharges, and transfers as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School/GED.
• 1 year in an acute or long‑term care facility as PCA/PCT/NA/LPN/EMT (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

• Provide and document direct patient care including activities of daily living and vital signs.
• Assist with mobility, incentive spirometry, cough/deep-breath, and meals.
• Accurately document vitals, I&O, ECGs and treatments; report changes to RN.
• Support unit activities such as supply stocking and equipment cleaning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Documentation

Time management

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Nursing program enrollment

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care and assist with unit coordination. The role supports RNs in caring for patients in stable condition and participates in daily documentation and safety initiatives.

Responsibilities include vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG testing, basic charting, and aiding with admissions, discharges, and transfers as needed.