High-Risk Postpartum Patient Care Technician

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Total Rewards package

Modern equipment & technology

Job summary

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to support a fast-paced postpartum unit. You will assist with daily living activities, patient procedures, and various therapies while communicating patient status to RNs.

This role requires compassionate care for mother-baby families and adherence to hospital protocols. Shifts are 6:30am–7pm or 6:30pm–7am with rotating holidays/weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• One of: 1 year general healthcare experience; Enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with at least one clinical rotation; Bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with procedures and activities of daily living; assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Provide feedback to the RN and report changes in patient status.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Nursing assistant skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Clinical rotation in PT/OT/PA program or health sciences field

Bachelor’s degree in health sciences

Job description

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to support a fast-paced postpartum unit. You will assist with daily living activities, patient procedures, and various therapies while communicating patient status to RNs.

This role requires compassionate care for mother-baby families and adherence to hospital protocols. Shifts are 6:30am–7pm or 6:30pm–7am with rotating holidays/weekends.