Patient Care Technician - Specialist

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Full-Time Patient Care Technician - Specialist for their Emergency Department. The role involves performing essential patient care tasks, assisting with therapies, and engaging in continuous learning. This position offers a clear career progression and a starting pay rate of $18.40/hour for Nursing Assistants, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care tasks and basic medical procedures.
• Ability to assist with physical and respiratory therapies.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care tasks, including ADLs and basic medical procedures.
• Assist with therapies and report patient status changes.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Job description

Join Our Team as a Full-Time Patient Care Technician - Specialist!

Are you passionate about making a difference in patients' lives? We are looking for a dedicated Full-Time Patient Care Technician - Specialist to join our dynamic Emergency Department.

The position offers opportunities for growth, with a clear career ladder from Nursing Assistant to Patient Care Technician - Lead. A starting pay rate of $18.40/hour for Nursing Assistants is offered, based on experience and qualifications.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform patient care tasks, including ADLs, point-of-care testing, and basic medical procedures (e.g., IV/foley insertion/removal, specimen collection, wound care, etc.).
• Assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies; report patient status changes to RNs.
• Participate in patient/family education, quality initiatives, and department projects.
• Adhere to safety policies, document accurately, and complete work efficiently
• Transport cardiac-monitored patients and perform advanced tasks based on departmental needs (e.g., EKGs, NG tube removal).
• Engage in continuous learning, feedback, and self-review.