ER Patient Care Tech Specialist - Night Shift (PT)

UPMC; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee recognition

Job summary

UPMC West Shore in Mechanicsburg, PA is seeking a Patient Care Technician - Specialist (PCT-Sp) for the Emergency Department on a part-time, night shift schedule (7pm–7am) with every 3rd weekend and every other holiday.

The PCT-Sp delivers routine patient care, supports ADLs, performs essential procedures under RN/MD direction, documents in medical records, and helps maintain unit safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must also have one of the following:
• 2-years of general healthcare experience with phlebotomy/venipuncture
• 1 year of experience (defined above) AND enrollment in PT/OT/PA/RN program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation
• 1 year of experience (defined above) AND completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.
• Annual completion of a professional contribution to be determined after hire
• Successful completion of patient care technician specialist class
• Successful completion of basic information system training.
• Microcomputer experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Nursing Student that has completed one clinical rotation preferred OR Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. Establishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments.
• Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships. Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
• Documents in the medical record according to established procedures.
• Must routinely perform the UPMC nursing core patient care technician 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).
• Additionally, must perform IV catheter removal, Foley catheter removal, IV insertion, Foley catheter insertion, straight catheterization, phlebotomy/venipuncture and ticket to ride.
• Assists with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies. Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.
• Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN.
• Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information.

Skills

ADLs assistance

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Vital signs

Phlebotomy/venipuncture

IV insertion

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in PT/OT/PA/RN program or related healthcare training

Job description

UPMC West Shore in Mechanicsburg, PA is seeking a Patient Care Technician - Specialist (PCT-Sp) for the Emergency Department on a part-time, night shift schedule (7pm–7am) with every 3rd weekend and every other holiday.

The PCT-Sp delivers routine patient care, supports ADLs, performs essential procedures under RN/MD direction, documents in medical records, and helps maintain unit safety and efficiency.