Patient Care Technician I / Float Unit - SVH - Casual

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Technician I to provide direct patient care and support unit coordination on a float unit. In this casual position, you will work 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 dignity, practice medical asepsis, and respond appropriately during emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including activities of daily living, skin surveys, vital signs monitoring, ambulation assistance, specimen collection, intake and output tracking, blood glucose testing, point-of-care testing, bladder scanning, and patient transport
• Document oxygen administration, early mobilization and ambulation protocols, and assist with examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Participate in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives including bedside shift reports, hourly rounding for safety, falls prevention, hand washing, 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 patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff
• Participate in unit activities including supply stocking, equipment and appliance cleaning, and 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

Additional Requirements

As part of this position, you will have access to covered health information and must comply with HIPAA regulations, company privacy policies, data security guidelines, and the company's Code of Business Conduct.