Patient Care Technician II - Skilled Clinical Support

Allegheny Health Network; Clairton (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct patient care unit coordination under RN supervision. The role involves basic nursing procedures, medical asepsis, and documenting care in the EMR.

The incumbent will perform activities of daily living, vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, EKG, I&O, and assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers while maintaining safety and patient dignity.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Experience as PCA/PCT/NA/EMT preferred.
• Ability to perform basic nursing procedures under RN supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and documents treatments (ADLs, vital signs, intake/output, phlebotomy, specimens).
• Assists with admissions, discharges, transfers and unit coordination.
• Maintains medical asepsis, patient dignity and privacy; documents in EMR.
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives and bedside shift reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Incentive spirometer monitoring

Ambulation assistance

Medical asepsis

Documentation in EMR

Urine output intake

Education

High School/GED

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct patient care unit coordination under RN supervision. The role involves basic nursing procedures, medical asepsis, and documenting care in the EMR.

The incumbent will perform activities of daily living, vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, EKG, I&O, and assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers while maintaining safety and patient dignity.