Telemetry Patient Care Tech II: Monitoring & Comfort

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support direct patient care and non-direct patient care coordination on an inpatient unit. The role involves assisting the RN in care of stable patients and ensuring patient comfort and safety, while maintaining documentation in the EMR.

Responsibilities include vital signs, ADLs assistance, and participation in quality initiatives, with prior PCA/PCT/NA/EMT experience preferred and CPR certification beneficial.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School/GED required.
• 1 year experience as a PCA/PCT/NA/EMT or similar.
• Enrolled in Associate/Bachelor nursing program is acceptable.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with non-direct patient care coordination.
• Document care and vital signs in the EMR.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers on the unit.
• Maintain patient safety, comfort, and aseptic technique.

Skills

PCA experience

Basic computer skills

Phlebotomy

Straight catheterization

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support direct patient care and non-direct patient care coordination on an inpatient unit. The role involves assisting the RN in care of stable patients and ensuring patient comfort and safety, while maintaining documentation in the EMR.

Responsibilities include vital signs, ADLs assistance, and participation in quality initiatives, with prior PCA/PCT/NA/EMT experience preferred and CPR certification beneficial.