Senior Patient Care Technician: Direct Care & Unit Support

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The role supports RNs in caring for acutely ill patients, maintains asepsis, and documents care in the EMR.

Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, mobility assistance, and participation in admissions, discharges, and transfers with efficient time management. Hospital policies and HIPAA compliance are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year experience in an acute or long-term care facility or enrolled in nursing program.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Proficient in IV insertion, phlebotomy, straight catheterization, and basic cardiac dysrhythmia training or course completion on hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with unit coordination on inpatient ward.
• Document vitals, I&O, EKGs, and other treatments; monitor patient status.
• Assist RN with care of acutely ill patients and provide patient/family education.
• Participate in admissions, discharges, and transfers under supervision of the Charge Nurse.

Skills

IV insertion

Phlebotomy

Straight catheterization

Basic cardiac dysrhythmia training

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s in Nursing (halfway through) or Bachelor’s in Nursing (Junior year)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The role supports RNs in caring for acutely ill patients, maintains asepsis, and documents care in the EMR.

Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, mobility assistance, and participation in admissions, discharges, and transfers with efficient time management. Hospital policies and HIPAA compliance are required.