Patient Care Technician - MICU

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to join their dynamic team in the MICU. This full-time role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care while enjoying great benefits and opportunities for growth. In this position, you will provide essential care, assist with various therapies, and collaborate closely with the nursing staff to ensure the highest quality of patient support. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• At least one year of direct patient care experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is a minimum requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care, including assisting with daily living activities.
• Communicates effectively with healthcare team and reports changes in patient status.
• Completes various tasks including vital signs, phlebotomy, and patient instruction.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital Signs Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Relevant Certifications (CNA, etc.)

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.

Minimum Requirements:

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.