Patient Care Technician — Growth & Team Support

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UPMC Hamot is seeking a full-time Patient Care Technician to join the 4 Medical Respiratory Intermediate unit. The role involves assisting with patient care, ADLs, and supporting respiratory therapies under RN direction.

Prior healthcare experience is preferred, and the title/salary will be determined based on education and experience. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, managing specimens, communicating patient status changes, and participating in safety and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist with patient procedures and activities of daily living (ADLs) and support respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Perform core nursing assistant tasks: blood glucose monitoring, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, Foley care, plus additional tasks as needed (e.g., phlebotomy, EKG, dressing, catheter removal).
• Report equipment malfunctions and communicate with other departments; maintain professional relationships.
• Respond to call lights and transport patients; pass meal trays.
• Document in medical records and perform clerical duties as needed.
• Achieve competency in advanced skills (phlebotomy, IV removal, basic arrhythmia, EKG, NG tube care).

Description du poste

UPMC Hamot is seeking a full-time Patient Care Technician to join the 4 Medical Respiratory Intermediate unit. The role involves assisting with patient care, ADLs, and supporting respiratory therapies under RN direction.

Prior healthcare experience is preferred, and the title/salary will be determined based on education and experience. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, managing specimens, communicating patient status changes, and participating in safety and quality initiatives.