Senior Patient Care Technician - Inpatient Support

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; 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. The role supports RN in caring for acutely ill patients, maintains asepsis, documents in the EMR, and helps with admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Minimum qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, 1 year in care facility, and basic computer skills; CPR and background clearances are required per policy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience as a PCA, PCT, NA, LPN, EMT, or equivalent military hospital corpsman/ medic preferred.
• 1 year in acute or long-term care or enrolled in Nursing program.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and activities of daily living.
• Document vital signs, intake/output, and treatments in the EMR.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Participate in quality and patient-satisfaction initiatives.

Skills

Basic computer skills

IV insertion

Phlebotomy

CPR training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR training

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. The role supports RN in caring for acutely ill patients, maintains asepsis, documents in the EMR, and helps with admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Minimum qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, 1 year in care facility, and basic computer skills; CPR and background clearances are required per policy.