Patient Care Technician

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Full-Time Patient Care Technician in the 8B Medical/GI Unit. This role offers opportunities for growth with a clear career ladder. Responsibilities include assisting patients with daily living activities and performing vital signs and testing.

Qualifications

• Experience in basic patient care and point-of-care testing.
• Availability for rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and basic patient care.
• Perform vital signs, telemetry monitoring, and specimen collection.

Skills

Patient Care

Telemetry Monitoring

Phlebotomy

Job description

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

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