Patient Care Technician: Hands-on Clinical & Phlebotomy

Life in Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Pittsburgh is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care, assist with procedures and activities of daily living, and support respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies. You will document and monitor patients, perform point-of-care testing, and communicate changes to the RN while upholding safety standards.

Role requires completion of required training, CPR within 30 days, and potential for advanced skills such as phlebotomy and EKG.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year general healthcare experience, OR 6 months as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days.
• Enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training with at least one clinical rotation.
• Completion of a health sciences bachelor’s degree.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of hire; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with procedures and activities of daily living.
• Assist with physical, respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies and report changes to RN.
• Document in the medical record according to established procedures.
• Maintain safety and effective communication with the health-care team.
• Support department activities and participate in self-review and learning needs.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

I&O

Education

High school diploma or GED

EMT/Paramedic preferred

Tools

Telemetry monitor

Job description

UPMC in Pittsburgh is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care, assist with procedures and activities of daily living, and support respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies. You will document and monitor patients, perform point-of-care testing, and communicate changes to the RN while upholding safety standards.

Role requires completion of required training, CPR within 30 days, and potential for advanced skills such as phlebotomy and EKG.