Patient Care Technician - ED - UPMC Community Osteopathic

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Community Osteopathic is seeking a Patient Care Technician for their Emergency Department. This casual position involves assisting with patient care duties, including ADLs and documentation, while establishing professional relationships. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and relevant experience or training. CPR certification is required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• One year of healthcare experience or enrollment in a healthcare training program.
• Completion of UPMC PCT training and basic IT training preferred.
• Microcomputer experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procedures and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) for patients.
• Document accurately in the medical record and complete clerical tasks.
• Achieve and maintain competency in advanced skills like IV removal and Foley catheter removal.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in health sciences

Job description

Patient Care Technician - ED - UPMC Community Osteopathic

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UPMC Community Osteopathic is seeking a Patient Care Technician for their Emergency Department. This is a casual position with rotating shifts, requiring 36 hours to be worked within 6 weeks. The starting pay rate may vary based on experience.

Job Description

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs a variety of patient care duties, including assisting with procedures and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning, and repositioning patients. The role also involves documentation, equipment reporting, responding to call lights, and adhering to safety policies.

Establishing professional relationships and effective communication with patients, families, and staff is essential. The PCT reports to the RN, provides feedback, and offers patient and family instruction under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties according to system-wide competencies and behaviors.
• Report equipment malfunctions and communicate effectively across departments.
• Build professional and respectful relationships with team members.
• Participate in self-review and seek feedback for improvement.
• Communicate clearly with the healthcare team, respecting cultural diversity and safety policies.
• Document accurately in the medical record and complete clerical tasks.
• Achieve and maintain competency in advanced skills like IV removal, Foley catheter removal, basic arrhythmia, and NG tube management, based on departmental needs.
• Perform standard nursing assistant responsibilities, including ADLs, point-of-care testing, vital signs, telemetry, and specimen collection.
• Provide patient and family instruction, assist with procedures, and support therapies.
• Adhere strictly to policies and safety procedures, supporting departmental projects and quality initiatives.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and either:

• One year of healthcare experience, or
• Enrollment in a healthcare training program with clinical rotations, or
• A bachelor's degree in a health sciences field, along with completion of UPMC PCT training and basic IT training. Microcomputer experience is preferred.

Additional requirements:

• Effective communication skills.
• EMT or Paramedic certification or enrollment is preferred.

Licensure and Certifications

• CPR (AHA standards) within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification.
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting (renewal required).
• Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 FBI Clearance (renewals required).

Additional Details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
• Seniority level: Not Applicable