Patient Care Technician

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Flex Full-Time Patient Care Technician in Pittsburgh. This role involves assisting patients with daily activities and basic care in a dynamic unit. Opportunities for growth are available, with a clear career path from Nursing Assistant to Lead Technician. Ideal candidates will have healthcare experience or be nursing students. Join us in making a difference in patients' lives!

Qualifications

• One year of general healthcare experience or nursing program enrollment with clinical rotation.
• Completion of CPR and BLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient Care

Telemetry Monitoring

Phlebotomy

EKGs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in a health sciences field

Job description

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

Are you passionate about making a difference in patients' lives? We are looking for a dedicated Flex Full-Time Patient Care Technician to join our dynamic 7B Transplant/Intestinal Care 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.

Minimum 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

Additional Information:

• UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care