Patient Care Technician (PCT) - 5B Med/Surg

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC St. Margaret in Pittsburgh is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the 5B team. You will work with nurses and healthcare professionals to provide compassionate, hands-on care and gain valuable clinical experience.

Role features many 12-hour shifts with rotating day and night coverage, including weekends and holidays, to ensure continuous patient care. If you are passionate about helping others and eager to grow in healthcare, apply today.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of general healthcare experience.
• Or 6 months as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency within 120 days.
• Enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training with at least one clinical rotation.
• Completion of the UPMC patient care technician class.
• Completion of eRecord training; EMT/Paramedic preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required per AHA standards within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care including assisting with procedures and activities of daily living.
• Assist with nursing core duties such as vital signs, I&O, and specimen collection.
• Report changes in patient status to the RN.
• Maintain equipment and report malfunctions.
• Communicate effectively with health care team and families.
• Document in the medical record per procedures.

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year healthcare experience

6 months as CMA/CNA with PCT competency in 120 days

Enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training with clinical rotation

Completion of the UPMC PCT class

Completion of eRecord training; EMT/Paramedic preferred

Job description

Looking to start or grow your career in patient care? Join the dedicated team on 5B at UPMC St. Margaret, where you'll play an important role in supporting patients and providing compassionate, hands-on care in a collaborative hospital environment. As a Patient Care Technician, you'll work alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals to help deliver exceptional care while building valuable clinical experience.
This role offers a variety primarily 12-hour shifts, with rotating day and night coverage. Team members work a rotating schedule that includes weekends and holidays to ensure quality patient care 24/7. If you're passionate about helping others, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and are ready to make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you!
Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career?

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living. Assists with physical, respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies. Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.
• Performs the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections and Foley care) AND at least four of the following BU identified tasks: phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal.
• Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. Establishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments.Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.
• Constructively receives 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 as needed. Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.
• Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN. May apply, monitor and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence and impairment in the health professions.Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information. Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
• Suggests and supports changes within the department.Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.Supports department based projects and quality initiatives.
• Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner. Completes department clerical functions as needed.
• Must routinely perform and be fully competent with the UPMC nursing core assistant responsibilities including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients.) PLUS point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, hospital-acquired condition & patient safety indicator. In addition, simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections and ticket to ride (intra-hospital patient transportation).
• Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
• Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director or direct leader. Request's assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
• Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
• Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN. May apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.
• Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
• In addition to the required standard competencies, the Patient Care Technician will achieve and maintain competency and/or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced skills based on department operational need: phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, basic arrythmia, 12-lead EKG, and NG tubes clamping and removal.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 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 for those with less than 1 year of experience, ORc) enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR d) completion of a bachelors degree in a health sciences field. ?
• Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class
• Successful completion of eRecord training. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

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

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran