Nursing Assistant/ Patient Care Technician- 6 West General Surgery

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The Nursing Assistant must demonstrate compassion, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care while adhering to all healthcare protocols and safety standards. The Patient Care Technician provides routine patient care and supports the department services in accordance with established policies and procedures, and may be directed by the nurse or physician to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care can be maintained at all times. Must routinely perform the ST Health nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients. PLUS point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs). In addition, simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections and ticket to ride. All competencies must be achieved. 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# Nursing Assistant/ Patient Care Technician- 6 West General Surgery

- Location: Monroeville, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Rotating
- Business unit: ST Health East
- Pay: $18.99–$28.11 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-23T15:00:15.79Z

## Description

**6 West at ST Health East is hiring a full-time Nursing Assistant/ Patient Care Technician. This position is full-time and requires rotating weekend and holiday shifts.**

The**Nursing Assistant** plays a vital role in delivering high quality patient care by assisting nurses and healthcare providers in daily clinical and personal care tasks. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), collecting specimens, and ensuring a clean and safe patient environment. The Nursing Assistant may also work collaboratively with nurses to perform EKGs and phlebotomy procedures. The Nursing Assistant must demonstrate compassion, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care while adhering to all healthcare protocols and safety standards.
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