Patient Care Technician, MICU

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Hamot is looking for a dedicated Patient Care Technician to join their MICU team. This role involves providing essential patient care in a fast-paced environment, assisting with various medical procedures, and supporting a collaborative healthcare team. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in patient care and a commitment to high standards of safety and communication. Join UPMC to make a meaningful impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• At least one year of previous patient care technician experience.
• Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care, assist with procedures and daily activities.
• Document in medical records and perform clerical functions.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in health sciences

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

ACLS

Job description

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UPMC Hamot is seeking a casual Patient Care Technician to join the MICU. If you are passionate about working in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, this is an exciting opportunity. Our 24/7 Critical Care team operates in a busy learning environment, supported by an award-winning staff dedicated to teaching. Experience the satisfaction of providing care to patients.

Requirements: At least one year of previous patient care technician experience.

Title and salary are determined based on education and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Provide patient care, assist with procedures and daily activities, including physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Report changes in patient status to RN; perform core nursing assistant tasks such as blood glucose monitoring, weighing, vital signs, I&O, specimen collection, Foley care.
• Perform additional tasks: phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, IV catheter removal.
• Report equipment malfunctions, communicate with other departments, establish professional relationships.
• Contribute to unit activities: responding to call lights, phones, passing meal trays, transporting patients.
• Receive feedback, identify learning needs, and improve skills.
• Provide patient and family instruction under RN supervision, manage patient restraints, communicate effectively with healthcare team, understand cultural diversity and safety standards.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and safety standards; support department initiatives.
• Document in medical records and perform clerical functions.
• Maintain competency in advanced skills such as phlebotomy, IV removal, Foley removal, basic arrhythmia, 12-lead EKG, NG tube management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Either:
• One year of healthcare experience, or
• Six months as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency within 120 days, or
• Enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training with clinical rotation, or
• Bachelor's degree in health sciences.

Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class and basic information system training.

Preferred: Microcomputer experience, effective communication skills, EMT or Paramedic certification or current enrollment in such programs.

Limited medication access to distribution to nurses.

Certifications and Clearances:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR per AHA standards within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS preferred.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.