Patient Care Technician- Night Program, 4 M General Surgery

UPMC; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC McKeesport is seeking a full-time Patient Care Technician for the Night Program in a supportive telemetry unit. This role involves assisting with patient care tasks and offers opportunities for skill development in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates are dedicated, communicate effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Benefits

Mentorship and guidance

Opportunities for skill enhancement

Positive work culture

Qualifications

• Must have 1-year general healthcare experience or specific qualifications.
• Microcomputer experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and therapies.
• Perform blood glucose tests and monitor vital signs.
• Adhere to policies and safety protocols.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of UPMC patient care technician class

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification preferred

Job description

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UPMC McKeesport is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician to help support the 4 Mansfield General Surgery!

This position will include 3, 12 hours shifts during the night rotation and will be part of the Night Program!

At the heart of patient care, our 24-bed telemetry unit offers a dynamic and supportive environment where nurses thrive. We are a team of skilled professionals with a strong focus on collaboration, ensuring the best outcomes for our patients.

Why Choose Our Unit?

• Supportive Teamwork: Our nurses are experienced, dedicated, and work cohesively to provide exceptional care. Whether you're new to nursing or looking to expand your skills, you'll find that our team works together to help you grow and succeed. We pride ourselves on offering mentorship and guidance to help you navigate the challenges of your nursing career.
• Diverse Patient Care: As a telemetry unit, we care for patients with cardiac conditions, allowing you to develop specialized skills in monitoring, assessment, and management of acute conditions. You will gain valuable hands-on experience that is essential for your nursing career.
• Great Learning Environment: We foster an environment where questions are encouraged, and continual learning is embraced. With our diverse patient population, you will have ample opportunities to learn and enhance your clinical skills.
• A Place to Grow: Many of our team members have been here for years, a testament to the positive work culture and strong sense of camaraderie. Starting your career here means more than just a job—it’s a place to build long-term relationships and grow as a nurse.
  
  

This role requires a combination of core nursing assistant responsibilities and advanced skills, along with effective communication and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities:

Patient Care: Assist with daily living activities, physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.

Core Nursing Tasks: Perform blood glucose tests, monitor weights, vital signs, intake & output, specimen collections, and Foley care.

Advanced Skills: Perform at least four tasks such as phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal.

Equipment Management: Report malfunctions to the appropriate department.

Communication: Establish effective communication with other departments and maintain professional relationships.

Unit Activities: Respond to call lights, telephones, pass meal trays, and transport patients.

Feedback and Learning: Receive feedback, identify learning needs, improve skills, and participate in self-review.

Patient Instruction: Provide instructions to patients and families under RN direction.

Safety and Compliance: Adhere to policies, procedures, and safety protocols.

Documentation: Document in medical records and perform clerical functions.

Additional Duties: Support department projects, quality initiatives, and perform other assigned tasks.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must also have either a) 1 Year of general healthcare experience, OR b) 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion, OR c) enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR d) 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 is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
  
  

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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