Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pittsburgh seeks a full-time Patient Care Technician for its Emergency Department. The role involves supporting patient care and requires effective communication and critical thinking skills. Ideal candidates have experience in healthcare or nursing, and will work rotating shifts. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing high-quality emergency care.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of patient care experience in a hospital or EMT.
• Completion of one clinical rotation as a nursing student preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine patient care and support department services.
• Responsibilities include ADLs, vital signs, telemetry, and specimen collections.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's in health sciences

Completion of patient care technician senior class

Tools

Microcomputer

Job description

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UPMC Mercy is searching for a full-time Patient Care Technician to support our Emergency Department! This position will work 3 rotating 12-hour shifts each week with 7am and 7pm start times. When working an overnight shift, you'll earn an extra $1.60 more per hour! If you have at least 1 year of experience working with patient care in a hospital setting/EMT or 1 completed clinical rotation in nursing school, we welcome you to join our team and grow your career with us.

UPMC Mercy’s Emergency Department is a state-of-the-art 36-bed Level I trauma and burn center, and a primary cardiac and stroke center, providing emergency care to over 68,000 people annually. The ED handles critically ill or injured patients with a range of medical-surgical needs, obstetrical patients, psychiatric cases, and individuals seeking drug and alcohol services. Patient volume and acuity are variable, requiring critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

The title and starting pay rate may vary based on experience. Salary range and responsibilities shown are for a Patient Care Technician-Senior, requiring at least 2 years of experience.

The Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Technician provide routine patient care and support department services following policies and procedures. Responsibilities include ADLs, point of care testing, vital signs, telemetry, urine collection, applying dressings, EKG, bladder scans, and specimen collections. All competencies must be achieved.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Either a) 2 years of healthcare experience, OR b) 1 year experience plus enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with clinical rotation, OR c) 1 year experience plus a bachelor's in health sciences.
• Completion of patient care technician senior class.
• Basic information system training.
• Microcomputer experience preferred.
• Effective communication skills.
• Completion of one clinical rotation as a nursing student preferred.
• EMT or Paramedic or enrolled in such a program preferred.
• Basic arrhythmia course and annual competency required.

Certifications and Clearances

• CPR certification per AHA standards within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS preferred.
• Act 31, 33, 34, 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.
• BLS or CPR certification.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran