Patient Care Technician

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 22 000 - 31 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

UPMC is seeking a Part-Time Patient Care Technician for a 6B General Surgery Unit in Pittsburgh. You will assist with daily living activities, provide basic patient care, and support telemetry monitoring and vital signs as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and either healthcare experience, CNA with required competency, nursing program with clinical rotation, or a health sciences bachelor’s degree. EMT experience is a plus, CPR/BLS required.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one of: 1 year healthcare experience; 6 months as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency within 120 days; nursing program with ≥1 clinical rotation; bachelor's in health sciences.
• Nursing Students or those with EMT experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with activities of daily living and basic patient care.
• Perform point-of-care testing, monitor vital signs and telemetry.
• Collect specimens; may perform phlebotomy, IV removal and EKGs as department needs.

Conhecimentos

Patient care

Vital signs

Telemetry monitoring

Phlebotomy

Formação académica

High school diploma

Nursing program with clinical rotation

Bachelor's degree in health sciences

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Join Our Team as a Part-Time Patient Care Technician!

Are you passionate about making a difference in patients' lives? We are looking for a dedicated Part-Time Patient Care Technician to join our dynamic 6B General Surgery Unit.

Scheduling requirements

include availability for rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.

The position offers opportunities for growth, with a clear career ladder from Nursing Assistant to Patient Care Technician - Lead. A starting pay rate of $19.40/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.

Qualifications

• 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