Patient Care Technician I - 4SE - Medical Telemetry - Full Time - SVH

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Technician I to provide direct patient care and support nursing staff on the Medical Telemetry unit at Saint Vincent Hospital. This full-time position works under the supervision of registered nurses to care for patients in stable condition and assist with the care of acutely ill patients. You will perform basic nursing procedures, maintain patient comfort and safety, and coordinate unit activities in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Clinical Setting

You will work on a medical telemetry unit caring for patients requiring cardiac monitoring and continuous observation. The role involves direct patient interaction, clinical procedures, and coordination with the interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including activities of daily living, skin assessment, vital signs, ambulation assistance, specimen collection, intake and output monitoring, blood glucose testing, point-of-care testing, bladder scanning, and patient transport
• Document oxygen therapy, early mobilization protocols, and assistance with examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives including bedside shift reports, hourly rounding, falls prevention, hand hygiene, isolation protocols, and maintaining a clean and orderly environment
• Accurately document vital signs, weights, intake and output, restraints, specimen collection, and all treatments in the electronic medical record
• Report changes in patient physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff
• Perform unit activities including supply stocking, equipment and appliance cleaning, and equipment retrieval
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform basic mathematics
• Basic computer skills
• Limited or no experience acceptable; must be able to attend 2 weeks of training

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR certification from American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred Qualifications

• Acute care experience within the last 3 years
• Currently enrolled in an Associate's or Bachelor's degree nursing program with at least one completed clinical rotation

Schedule

This is a full-time position working 36 hours per week on a rotational schedule. You will work three 12-hour shifts with flexibility to cover day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.