Part-Time Patient Care Technician - 6A Surgical

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pittsburgh is seeking a part-time Patient Care Technician for the 6A Surgical Unit. This role involves supporting patient care responsibilities and may require rotating shifts. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and 2 years of healthcare experience or relevant program enrollment. UPMC offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2 years healthcare experience or relevant program enrollment.
• Ability to pass CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• Completing annual professional contributions.

Responsibilities

• Support departmental changes and responsibilities.
• Assist with patient care and therapeutic interventions.
• Communicate effectively across departments.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic arrhythmia knowledge

Microcomputer experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's in health sciences

Job description

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UPMC St. Margaret is currently hiring a part-time Patient Care Technician to assist our 6A Surgical Unit. This position will work rotating 8 and 12-hour shifts with holiday and weekend requirements.

The Patient Care Technician is a valued step in the UPMC Patient Care Support Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and salary based on experience and education.

Responsibilities:

1. Support departmental changes, assume responsibility for assignments, and view problems as challenges.
2. Demonstrate awareness of behavior impacts on department functioning and support quality initiatives.
3. Receive feedback constructively, identify learning needs, and participate in self-review and projects.
4. Adhere to policies and procedures, perform timely work, transport patients, and perform clinical tasks like catheter insertions and dressings as instructed.
5. Perform nursing assistant responsibilities, provide patient care, assist with therapies, and report patient status changes.
6. Ensure equipment reports and effective communication with departments, maintain professional relationships, and contribute to unit activities.
7. Communicate effectively, understand cultural diversity, support safety, and develop productive relationships.
8. Perform core nursing assistant duties, including ADLs, point of care testing, and specimen collection, achieving all competencies.
9. Assist with therapies, provide patient instruction, and report changes to RN.
10. Report equipment issues, communicate across departments, and participate in unit activities.
11. Perform in accordance with system competencies and other duties as assigned.
12. Achieve and maintain competency in advanced skills like arrhythmia, wound care, EKGs, and NG tubes based on department needs.

Patient Care Technician Senior Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Either 2 years healthcare experience and meet PCT requirements, or 1 year experience with enrollment in PT/OT/PA program, or a bachelor's in health sciences.
• Complete professional contributions annually, pass senior class, and basic information system training.
• Preferred: Microcomputer experience, effective communication, EMT or Paramedic enrollment, and basic arrhythmia course.

Licensure and Certifications:

• CPR (AHA standards) within 30 days of hire; ACLS preferred.
• Act 34 clearance with renewal.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran