Lead Patient Care Technician

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Lead Patient Care Technician at UPMC Passavant. This full-time role offers a chance to enhance patient care while enjoying growth opportunities in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a passion for patient care and teamwork, contributing to a positive healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Core nursing assistant duties including ADLs and point of care testing.

Responsibilities

• Support departmental changes and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide patient care and assist with daily living activities.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Relevant Healthcare Certification

Job description

Join Our Community!

Are you a healthcare professional interested in a career that offers growth and development opportunities? If you're passionate about patient care and seeking a role with excellent benefits and room for advancement, explore this opportunity today!

UPMC is committed to providing the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our Lead Patient Care Technicians are key partners in this mission, enhancing the patient experience with positivity and integrity. Join us as we deliver Life Changing Medicine to our community.

Position: Lead Patient Care Technician

We are hiring at ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant for our Inpatient Rehab Unit at the McCandless location.

The Lead Patient Care Technician plays a vital role in the UPMC Inpatient Patient Care Support Career Ladder, with opportunities for growth and advancement. Salary and title will be based on education and experience.

Our full-time Lead PCTs typically work Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM - 1:30 PM. Specific hours will be discussed during the interview. Hired candidates may need to attend up to two weeks of orientation at the McCandless campus of Passavant, which includes classroom and unit-based training.

Responsibilities:

• Support departmental changes and initiatives.
• Take responsibility for assigned tasks and view challenges positively.
• Maintain awareness of how behavior impacts department efficiency.
• Participate in projects and quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform core nursing assistant duties, including ADLs, point of care testing, specimen collection, and simple dressings, among others. All competencies must be achieved.
• Report equipment malfunctions promptly.
• Communicate effectively with other departments and team members.
• Build professional, respectful relationships.
• Assist with unit activities such as responding to call lights, delivering meals, and patient transport.
• Seek feedback and identify learning needs.
• Take initiative to improve skills and knowledge.
• Collaborate with the team and participate in self-review processes.
• Communicate clearly with healthcare team members.
• Understand and respect cultural diversity and address workplace issues like horizontal violence and impairment.
• Prioritize safety for patients and staff.
• Develop productive relationships and demonstrate accountability and enthusiasm.
• Provide patient care, including assisting with procedures and activities of daily living.
• Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies as needed.
• Report patient status changes to the RN and provide patient and family instruction under supervision.
• Apply, monitor, and remove restraints following protocols.
• Adhere to all policies regarding patient care and confidentiality.
• Follow safety procedures and document care accurately.
• Complete assigned tasks efficiently and perform clerical duties as required.
• Operate in accordance with organizational competencies and behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Note: These statements describe the general nature of the role and are not exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.