Patient Care Technician - Overnight - Center Township
Gateway Rehab
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Aliquippa, PA
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Posted April 17, 2026
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Responsibilities
- Completes medication self-administration training
- Monitors patient medication self-administration and therapeutic treatments
- Ensures medication documentation is accurate and complete
- Ensures patients are adhering to policies and procedures and safe medication practices
- Conducts patient education on safe medication practices
- Conducts medication cart audits
- Documents observations, patient care, and patient interactions
- Coordinates and collaborates with all departments as necessary
- Acts as a liaison between clinical staff, medical staff, and patients.
- Assists with crises intervention.
- Documents involvement with patients in progress notes.
- Collects urine and completes paperwork for drug screening as necessary.
- Attend mandatory GRC trainings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Commitments
Gateway Rehab Center (GRC) has an exciting opportunity on our Nursing team for an overnight Patient Care Technician at our Center Township, PA location.
Pass a PA Criminal Background Check.
Obtain a PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting clearances.
Pass Drug Screen.
2-Step TB Test.
CPR/First Aid training.
If living a life of recovery, you must attest to at least 18 months in recovery from substance use disorder.
This position requires mandatory staffing coverage when necessary to provide a safe treatment environment for Gateway residents.
Required to remain awake and alert while on duty.
Facility treating those with substance use disorders.
Favorable working conditions.
Minimal physical demand.
Moderate mental demands to respond to patients' simultaneous requests.
Minimal/moderate risk of exposure to blood and body fluids and minimal risk of exposure to respiratory infectious agents.
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Requirements
- Ability to monitor self-administer medication with proper competencies.
- Training will be provided.
- Ability to adhere to ethical guidelines and maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Ability to convey information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to listen to patients without judgement.
- Ability to show empathy and understanding to patients.
- Medical Assistant/Nursing Assistant/CNA/Medication Technician or EMT experience.
- Pass a PA Criminal Background Check.
- Obtain a PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting clearances.
- Pass Drug Screen.
- 2-Step TB Test.
- CPR/First Aid training.
- If living a life of recovery, you must attest to at least 18 months in recovery from substance use disorder.
Education
- (Not required) – High School diploma and equivalent.
- (Not required) – Medical Assistant/Nursing Assistant/CNA/Medication Technician or EMT experience.
- (Not required) – Pass a PA Criminal Background Check.
- (Not required) – Obtain a PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting clearances.
Description
ATTENTION! $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS
Do you have a passion for helping others while ensuring the highest standards of care?
Gateway Rehab Center (GRC) has an exciting opportunity on our Nursing team for an overnight Patient Care Technician at our Center Township, PA location. You will have the primary responsibility of monitoring patient medication self-administration and therapeutic treatments.
As a Patient Care Technician, you will be an integral part of a compassionate healthcare team dedicated to providing high-quality and personalized care to individuals. This position receives frequent supervision and instruction.
Responsibilities
Completes medication self-administration training
Monitors patient medication self-administration and therapeutic treatments
Ensures medication documentation is accurate and complete
Ensures patients are adhering to policies and procedures and safe medication practices
Conducts patient education on safe medication practices
Conducts medication cart audits
Documents observations, patient care, and patient interactions
Coordinates and collaborates with all departments as necessary
Acts as a liaison between clinical staff, medical staff, and patients.
Assists with crises intervention.
Documents involvement with patients in progress notes.
Collects urine and completes paperwork for drug screening as necessary.
Attend mandatory GRC trainings.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Ability to monitor self-administer medication with proper competencies. Training will be provided.
Ability to adhere to ethical guidelines and maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Ability to convey information clearly and concisely.
Ability to listen to patients without judgement.
Ability to show empathy and understanding to patients.
Requirements
High School diploma and equivalent.
Medical Assistant/Nursing Assistant/CNA/Medication Technician or EMT experience.
Other Requirements
Pass a PA Criminal Background Check.
Obtain a PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting clearances.
Pass Drug Screen.
2-Step TB Test.
CPR/First Aid training.
If living a life of recovery, you must attest to at least 18 months in recovery from substance use disorder.
Work Conditions
This position requires mandatory staffing coverage when necessary to provide a safe treatment environment for Gateway residents.
Required to remain awake and alert while on duty.
Facility treating those with substance use disorders.
Favorable working conditions.
Minimal physical demand.
Moderate mental demands to respond to patients' simultaneous requests.
Minimal/moderate risk of exposure to blood and body fluids and minimal risk of exposure to respiratory infectious agents.
GRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We value diverse voices and lived experiences that strengthen our mission and impact.
ATTENTION! $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS
Do you have a passion for helping others while ensuring the highest standards of care?
Gateway Rehab Center (GRC) has an exciting opportunity on our Nursing team for an overnight Patient Care Technician at our Center Township, PA location. You will have the primary responsibility of monitoring patient medication self-administration and therapeutic treatments.
As a Patient Care Technician, you will be an integral part of a compassionate healthcare team dedicated to providing high-quality and personalized care to individuals. This position receives frequent supervision and instruction.
Responsibilities
Completes medication self-administration training
Monitors patient medication self-administration and therapeutic treatments
Ensures medication documentation is accurate and complete
Ensures patients are adhering to policies and procedures and safe medication practices
Conducts patient education on safe medication practices
Conducts medication cart audits
Documents observations, patient care, and patient interactions
Coordinates and collaborates with all departments as necessary
Acts as a liaison between clinical staff, medical staff, and patients.
Assists with crises intervention.
Documents involvement with patients in progress notes.
Collects urine and completes paperwork for drug screening as necessary.
Attend mandatory GRC trainings.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Ability to monitor self-administer medication with proper competencies. Training will be provided.
Ability to adhere to ethical guidelines and maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Ability to convey information clearly and concisely.
Ability to listen to patients without judgement.
Ability to show empathy and understanding to patients.
Requirements
High School diploma and equivalent.
Medical Assistant/Nursing Assistant/CNA/Medication Technician or EMT experience.
Other Requirements
Pass a PA Criminal Background Check.
Obtain a PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting clearances.
Pass Drug Screen.
2-Step TB Test.
CPR/First Aid training.
If living a life of recovery, you must attest to at least 18 months in recovery from substance use disorder.
Work Conditions
This position requires mandatory staffing coverage when necessary to provide a safe treatment environment for Gateway residents.
Required to remain awake and alert while on duty.
Facility treating those with substance use disorders.
Favorable working conditions.
Minimal physical demand.
Moderate mental demands to respond to patients' simultaneous requests.
Minimal/moderate risk of exposure to blood and body fluids and minimal risk of exposure to respiratory infectious agents.
GRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We value diverse voices and lived experiences that strengthen our mission and impact.