Patient Care Technician - MICU

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Hamot is hiring a Patient Care Technician to join the MICU. This is a full-time position with rotating day and night shifts and requires at least one year of direct patient care experience. Title and salary will be determined based on education and experience.

Responsibilities include providing patient care, assisting with procedures and therapies, and reporting changes to the RN. BLS/CPR is required within 30 days of hire, with opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of general healthcare experience preferred or equivalent.
• CPR/BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Enrollment in PT/OT/PA or related program with clinical rotation accepted.
• Completion of UPMC PCT class or similar credential is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with daily living activities.
• Assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Communicate patient status changes to the RN and document in records.
• Perform core nursing assistant tasks (glucose checks, vitals, I&O, specimen collections).
• Support unit activities and ensure safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in health sciences

Healthcare training program with clinical rotation

UPMC patient care technician class

EMT/Paramedic program (preferred)

Job description

UPMC Hamot is hiring a Patient Care Technician to join the MICU!

If you’re passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today!

This position is Full-Time, with rotating day and night shifts.

At least one year of direct patient care experience required.

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

Responsibilities:

• Provides patient care, including assisting with procedures and activities of daily living.
• Assists with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Provides feedback to the RN and reports changes in patient status.
• Performs UPMC core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, Foley care).
• Completes at least four of the following tasks: phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, IV catheter removal.
• Reports equipment malfunctions.
• Communicates effectively with other departments.
• Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
• Contributes to unit activities (responding to call lights, passing meal trays, transporting patients).
• Receives and acts on feedback and direction.
• Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director.
• Takes action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities.
• Participates in self-review.
• Provides patient and family instruction under the RN's direction.
• May apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints per protocol.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with the healthcare team.
• Understands cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in health professions.
• Supports workplace safety.
• Maintains productive relationships with colleagues and patients.
• Adheres to policies and procedures.
• Complies with safety policies and procedures, including standard precautions.
• Supports departmental changes and quality initiatives.
• Documents in the medical record according to procedures.
• Completes work in a timely and productive manner.
• Performs department clerical functions as needed.
• Achieves and maintains competency in advanced skills based on departmental needs (phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, basic arrhythmia, 12-lead EKG, NG tubes clamping and removal).
• Performs other assigned duties.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have one of the following:
• 1 year of general healthcare experience.
• 6 months as a UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion.
• Enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation.
• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field.
• Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class.
• Successful completion of basic information system training.
• Microcomputer experience preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred
• Access to medications limited to distribution to the nurse

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS preferred.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran