Patient Care Technician

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pittsburgh is seeking a Patient Care Technician for Magee - Women's Hospital. This full-time role involves providing essential patient care, performing nursing assistant duties, and ensuring safety and quality in the workplace. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant healthcare experience. Join a friendly team and enjoy excellent benefits while gaining valuable skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Pleasant work environment

Friendly team

Qualifications

• 1 year healthcare experience or 6 months as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA.
• Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician training and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care including assisting with procedures and activities of daily living.
• Perform core nursing assistant responsibilities and additional tasks like phlebotomy.
• Document accurately in medical records and perform clerical tasks.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Cultural Diversity

Education

High School Diploma

Health Sciences Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Magee - Women's Hospital of UPMC is hiring a Full Time Patient Care Technician to support their Resource Center.

Rotating weekend and holiday availability may be required to support the hours of operation.

This role offers the opportunity to work on all inpatient units and gain new skills.

Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and a friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Provide patient care including assisting with procedures and activities of daily living, and supporting physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies. Report patient status changes to the RN.
• Perform core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, Foley care) and at least four additional tasks such as phlebotomy, EKG, dressing, Foley removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, or IV removal.
• Report equipment malfunctions, communicate effectively with departments, establish respectful relationships, and contribute to unit activities like responding to call lights, passing meals, and transporting patients.
• Receive feedback constructively, identify learning needs, and participate in self-review. Communicate clearly with the healthcare team, understand cultural diversity, and support safety in the workplace.
• Adhere to all policies regarding patient care and hospital information, and support departmental changes and quality initiatives.
• Document accurately in medical records and perform clerical tasks as needed.
• Perform standard patient care duties including ADLs, point of care testing, and other competencies as required.
• Report equipment issues, communicate effectively, and maintain professional relationships.
• Provide patient and family instruction under RN supervision, and apply/remove patient restraints per protocol.
• Ensure safety policies are followed, and support department projects and quality initiatives.
• Complete all assigned work timely and effectively, and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Achieve and maintain competency in advanced skills like phlebotomy, IV removal, EKG, and NG tube management based on departmental needs.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, and one of the following: 1 year healthcare experience, 6 months as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with competency, enrollment in a healthcare program with clinical rotation, or a health sciences bachelor's degree.

Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician training, basic information system training, and CPR certification within 30 days of hire are required. EMT or Paramedic certification is preferred. Access to medications is limited to distribution to the nurse.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• CPR certification per AHA standards within 30 days of hire.
• Additional certifications such as BLS, Act 31, Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearance are required or preferred.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.