Senior Patient Care Technician — Direct Care & Unit Coordination

Allegheny Health Network; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a dedicated nursing assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct unit coordination. You will support RNs in caring for acutely ill patients, perform basic nursing procedures, and help maintain a safe, clean patient environment.

Role requires medical asepsis and precise documentation in the EMR, with duties including admissions, discharges and transfers coordination, and participation in quality and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience as a PCA, PCT, NA, LPN, EMT or similar.
• 1 year in an acute or long-term care facility OR enrolled in a nursing program.
• Basic computer skills.
• Proficient in IV insertion, phlebotomy, straight catheterization, and cardiac dysrhythmia training.

Responsibilities

• Provides and documents direct patient care and activities such as ADLs, vital signs and basic procedures.
• Supports RN in care of acutely ill patients and coordinates unit activities.
• Accurately documents measures and reports changes to nursing staff.
• Performs unit tasks like supply stocking and equipment cleaning.

Skills

Patient care procedures

Medical asepsis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year in acute/long-term care facility OR nursing program

Tools

IV insertion

Phlebotomy

Straight catheterization

Cardiac dysrhythmia training

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a dedicated nursing assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct unit coordination. You will support RNs in caring for acutely ill patients, perform basic nursing procedures, and help maintain a safe, clean patient environment.

Role requires medical asepsis and precise documentation in the EMR, with duties including admissions, discharges and transfers coordination, and participation in quality and safety initiatives.