Patient Care Technician

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Patient Care Technician in Pittsburgh, where you'll make a substantial impact on patients' lives. This role involves both basic and advanced patient care tasks, alongside growth opportunities in a dynamic healthcare setting. Competitive pay starting at $18.40/hour is offered for those with the right qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Assisting with daily living activities and basic patient care.
• Experience in healthcare or as a Nursing Assistant required.
• CPR and BLS certifications must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and basic patient care.
• Perform point-of-care testing and monitor vital signs.
• Involve advanced skills like phlebotomy and EKGs based on department needs.

Skills

Basic Patient Care

Telemetry Monitoring

Vital Signs

Phlebotomy

EKGs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field

Enrollment in a nursing program with clinical rotation

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Join Our Team as a Casual Patient Care Technician!

Are you passionate about making a difference in patients' lives? We are looking for a dedicated Casual Patient Care Technician to join our dynamic 8B Medical/GI Unit.

The position offers opportunities for growth, with a clear career ladder from Nursing Assistant to Patient Care Technician - Lead. A starting pay rate of $18.40/hour for Nursing Assistants is offered, based on experience and qualifications.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assist with activities of daily living, basic patient care, point-of-care testing, vital signs, telemetry monitoring, specimen collection. The role may also involve advanced skills like phlebotomy, IV removal, and EKGs, depending on department needs.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must also have at least one of the below:
• One year of general healthcare experience
• 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion
• Enrollment in a nursing program with completion of at least 1 clinical rotation required
• Completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field
• Nursing Students or those with EMT experience preferred
  
  

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Clearances with renewal:
• Act 31, 33, 34, 73
  

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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