Patient Care Technician

UPMC; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Jameson’s 2200 Acute Care Unit is seeking a part-time Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician to assist with daily living activities, basic therapies, and patient comfort under RN supervision. The role emphasizes clear communication, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols on a busy hospital unit.

Final candidates will be assigned a job title within the career ladder based on education, experience, and manager discretion at the time of offer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of UPMC nursing assistant or EIC training program is preferred.
• Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques is helpful.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and basic therapies under RN supervision.
• Report changes in patient status and equipment issues to the RN.
• Support patient safety and comfort, including meal transport and mobility assistance.
• Collaborate with the health care team to ensure efficient unit operations.
• Perform unit tasks and participate in quality improvement activities as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA preferred

Job description

UPMC Jameson's 2200 Acute Care Unit is hiring a part-time Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician!

Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) are vital partners in the patient care provided at UPMC. They work on patient care units and perform a variety of important basic and advanced skills. They work closely and continuously with patients, partnering with nurses and other professionals, to make a big difference in how patients recover and experience their hospital stay.

Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience and manager discretion at time of offer

Responsibilities:

• 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. May apply, monitor and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.
• 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.
• Constructively receives feedback and direction. Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director. Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance. Request's assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director. Participates in project and committee work.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team. Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence and impairment in the health professions. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace. Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• In addition to the standard required competencies, the Patient Care Technician – Senior will achieve and maintain competency and/or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced skills based on department operational need: basic arrythmia, complex wound care, 12‑lead EKGs, and NG tubes clamping and removal.
• Must routinely perform the UPMC core nursing assistant 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). In addition, must perform simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections, peripheral IV catheter removal, and indwelling Foley catheter removal, phlebotomy/venipuncture, and ticket to ride. All standard competencies must be achieved.
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Suggests and supports changes within the department. Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges. Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department. Supports department‑based projects and quality initiatives. Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information. Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions. Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner. Transports cardiac monitored patients within the hospital setting. Completes department clerical functions as needed.
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Nursing Assistant/Nursing Assistant, NS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of UPMC nursing assistant or EIC training program
• Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.

Patient Care Technician:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• a) 1 Year of general healthcare experience, OR
• b) 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion, OR
• c) enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR
• d) completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.
• Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class
• Successful completion of basic information system training.
• Microcomputer experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.
• Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.

Patient Care Technician- Nursing Student:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Enrollment in a Nursing Program with:
• a) 1 year of general healthcare experience or
• b) 6 months experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion or
• c) Completion of at least 1 nursing program clinical rotation required
• Successful completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician class upon hire
• Successful completion of basic information system training
• Microcomputer experience preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medical to the nurse.

Patient Care Technician- Senior/Specialist:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• a) 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician title, OR
• b) 1 year of experience (defined above) and enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, or
• c) 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 senior 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 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.
• Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course and annual competency required.
• May, in the course of their duties, be in rooms where medications are stored or may transport medications when they transport patients. Transportation of medication is limited from one department to another.

Patient Care Technician- Senior/Specialist- Nursing Student:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Enrollment in a Nursing Program with:
• 2 years of healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician title OR 1 year of healthcare experience and completion of at least one clinical rotation
• 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 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.
• Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course and annual competency required.
• May, in the course of their duties, be in rooms where medications are stored or may transport medications when they transport patients. Transportation of medication is limited from one department to another.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire ACLS preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 34

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