Patient Care Technician - Float Pool

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% differential on base rate

Job summary

The Hamot Float Pool at UPMC is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support patients and clinical teams across areas. The role offers a 10% differential on the base rate and requires rotating day/night shifts with weekends/holidays. Prior PCT or CNA experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities include patient care, ADLs, vital signs, specimen collection, and supporting unit operations. Licensure and certifications as described are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year of general healthcare experience; OR 6 months as UPMC CNA.
• If <1 year experience, PCT competency must be achieved within 120 days.
• Enrollment in PT/OT/PA or related health program with clinical rotation.
• Health sciences bachelor's degree or completion of UPMC PCT class.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care and assists with daily living activities.
• Performs nursing assistant tasks: V/S, blood glucose, weights, I&O.
• Assists with therapies as directed; observes changes and informs RN.
• Maintains accurate documentation and patient safety practices.
• Supports unit operations and communicates with the healthcare team.
• Access to medications limited to distribution to the nurse.

Skills

Healthcare experience

PCT/CNA experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in health sciences

Job description

The Hamot Float Pool is looking for a full-time Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our team! This is a great opportunity to support patients and clinical teams across a variety of areas while building your skills and experience. PCTs in the Float Pool earn a 10% differential on their base rate!

Schedule: This position works rotating day and night shifts, with weekends and holidays required. Previous PCT or CNA experience is highly preferred.

Title and salary will be determined based on experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care and assists with procedures and activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, transporting, turning, and repositioning patients.
• Performs core nursing assistant responsibilities, including blood glucose testing, weights, vital signs, intake and output, specimen collection, Foley care, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, and other patient safety activities.
• Assists with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies as directed.
• Observes patients, communicates changes in condition, and provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care.
• Performs additional clinical skills based on department needs and demonstrated competency, which may include:
  • Phlebotomy/venipuncture
  • 12-lead EKG
  • Point-of-care testing
  • Simple dressing changes
  • Bladder scanning
  • Straight catheterization
  • Foley catheter removal
  • Peripheral IV removal
  • Basic arrhythmia monitoring
  • NG tube clamping and removal
• Provides patient and family instruction under the direction of the RN.
• Applies, monitors, and removes patient restraints according to established protocols.
• Documents patient care accurately and according to established procedures.
• Supports unit operations by answering call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, transporting patients, and assisting with other unit activities.
• Maintains clear, professional, and respectful communication with patients, families, colleagues, and members of the healthcare team.
• Follows established safety, infection prevention, confidentiality, and patient care policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates accountability, teamwork, cultural awareness, and a commitment to a safe and supportive environment.
• Participates in department initiatives, quality improvement efforts, ongoing learning, and professional development.
• Completes assigned work efficiently and assists with clerical functions as needed.
• Access to medications is limited to distribution of the medication to the nurse.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Candidates must meet one of the following experience or education requirements:
• At least 1 year of general healthcare experience; OR
• At least 6 months of experience as a UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA. Candidates with less than 1 year of experience must achieve PCT competency within 120 days of hire, transfer, or promotion; OR
• Current enrollment in a PT, OT, PA, or related healthcare training program, with completion of at least one clinical rotation; OR
• Completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.
• Successful completion of the UPMC Patient Care Technician class.
• Successful completion of eRecord training.
• EMT, Paramedic, or current enrollment in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

Licensure, Certifications & Clearances

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on American Heart Association (AHA) standards, including both a didactic and skills demonstration component, within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
• Act 34 clearance required.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran