Patient Care Technician- 4 E Cardiology

UPMC; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC East in Monroeville is seeking a Full Time Patient Care Technician to join the 4 E Cardiology Unit. This role involves rotating shifts and inpatient care responsibilities in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The position includes assisting with ADLs, monitoring vital signs, administering basic patient care tasks, and supporting the nursing team with telemetry, specimen collection, and safety initiatives. Candidates should have hospital experience and a reliable, compassionate approach.

Qualifications

• Inpatient hospital experience preferred.
• Ability to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and patient transport.
• Capable of recording vitals and supporting nursing tasks.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and assists with ADLs and activities.
• Supports physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies as directed.
• Observes patient status, reports changes to RN, and documents care.
• Assists with telemetry monitoring, blood pressures, weights, and I&O.
• Transports patients and supports safety initiatives per policy.

Skills

Patient care

ADLs support

Vital signs

Telemetry monitoring

Job description

UPMC East is looking for a Full Time Patient Care Technician to join our 4 E Cardiology Unit!

This role is required to work 3,12 per week in a rotating schedule. If you have inpatient hospital experience and thrive in a inpatient setting.

Patient Care Technician provides routine patient care and supports the department services in accordance with established policies and procedures, and may be directed by the nurse or physician to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care can be maintained at all times. Must routinely perform the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients. PLUS point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs). In addition, simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections and ticket to ride. All competencies must be achieved. In addition to the standard required competencies, the Patient Care Technician will achieve and maintain competency and/or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced skills based on department operational need: phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, basic arrhythmia, 12 lead EKG, and NG tubes clamping and removal.

***Title will be determined based on candidate's individual experience***

Patient Care & Clinical Support

• Provides direct patient care, including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, transporting, turning, and repositioning patients.
• Assists with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies as appropriate.
• Observes patients, communicates changes in patient status, and provides feedback regarding patient care to the RN.
• Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN.
• Applies, monitors, and removes patient restraints in accordance with physician orders and hospital protocols.
• Supports safe intra-hospital patient transportation, including completion of Ticket to Ride requirements.

Core Nursing Assistant Competencies

• Performs and maintains competency in core nursing assistant responsibilities, including:
  • Point-of-care testing, including blood glucose testing
  • Vital signs and weights
  • Intake and output (I&O)
  • Specimen collection
  • Foley catheter care
  • Bladder scanning
  • Simple dressings
  • Telemetry monitor application and reapplication
  • Patient safety and hospital-acquired condition prevention activities

Advanced Patient Care Technician Skills

• Achieves and maintains competency in advanced skills based on department operational needs, which may include:
  • Phlebotomy/venipuncture
  • 12-lead EKG
  • Peripheral IV catheter removal
  • Indwelling Foley catheter removal
  • Straight catheterization
  • Basic arrhythmia recognition
  • NG tube clamping and removal

Communication & Teamwork

• Communicates clearly and effectively with RNs and other members of the healthcare team.
• Establishes professional, respectful, and productive working relationships both within the department and across the organization.
• Demonstrates accountability, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Contributes to unit activities, including responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, transporting patients, and completing clerical functions as needed.
• Demonstrates an understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Supports a safe environment for patients, colleagues, and self.
• Adheres to policies and procedures related to patient care, hospital information, safety, and standard precautions.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department.
• Supports department-based projects, process improvements, and quality initiatives.
• Demonstrates awareness of how individual actions and behaviors affect the safe and efficient functioning of the department.
• Access to medications is limited to distributing medications to the nurse.

Documentation & Professional Development

• Documents patient care in the medical record according to established procedures.
• Completes assigned responsibilities in a timely, organized, and productive manner.
• Accepts feedback and direction constructively and takes action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director or direct leader.
• Requests assistance with planning and prioritizing activities when needed.
• Participates in self-review and ongoing professional development as requested.
• Takes responsibility for assigned duties and approaches challenges with a solution-focused mindset.