Patient Care Technician & Unit Support

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The role includes performing basic nursing procedures for stable patients, supporting RN in acutely ill cases, and ensuring medical asepsis, patient dignity, and privacy.

The incumbent will document care in the EMR, communicate effectively, and support admissions, discharges, and transfers under RN supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
• Basic mathematics skills.
• CPR training (American Heart Association).
• ASN/BSN in progress preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides and documents direct patient care and activities of daily living, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, and I&O.
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives including bedside shift report and hourly rounding.
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimens, and treatments; reports changes to nursing staff.
• Participates in unit activities such as supply stocking and equipment cleaning.

Skills

Vital signs

ADLs support

Patient care

Safety protocols

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASN/BSN in progress (preferred)

Tools

EMR documentation

Vital signs equipment

Patient transport equipment

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The role includes performing basic nursing procedures for stable patients, supporting RN in acutely ill cases, and ensuring medical asepsis, patient dignity, and privacy.

The incumbent will document care in the EMR, communicate effectively, and support admissions, discharges, and transfers under RN supervision.