Patient Care Technician - MICU

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA, is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the MICU on a full-time basis with rotating day and night shifts. The role requires at least one year of direct patient care experience and offers opportunities for growth as you support patient care under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, therapies, vital signs, and assisting with unit activities, while maintaining safety and effective communication with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of direct patient care experience.
• Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• EMT/Paramedic program preferred.
• Access to medications limited to distribution to the nurse.

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 core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vitals, I&O, specimen collections, Foley care).
• Completes task list such as phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, IV catheter removal.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

EMT/Paramedic preferred

Computer literacy

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microcomputers

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