Patient Care Technician Specialist, CNA

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pittsburgh is seeking a Full Time Patient Care Technician Specialist, CNA, for their Transitional Care Unit. The role involves providing essential patient care and routine procedures, while supporting the healthcare team. This opportunity is ideal for CNAs to enhance their clinical skills in a supportive and dynamic environment, offering excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Pleasant work environment

Friendly team

Qualifications

• 2 years of healthcare experience or 1 year plus enrollment in PT/OT/PA program.
• 1 year of experience plus bachelor's degree in health sciences.
• Must have Certified Nursing Assistant license and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform ADLs and point of care testing for patients.
• Support safety and maintain professional relationships.
• Assist with patient activities and therapies under RN supervision.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant license

Bachelor's degree in health sciences or equivalent

Job description

Join our team of Life Changers!

Magee - Women's Hospital of UPMC is hiring a Full Time Patient Care Technician Specialist, CNA to support their Transitional Care Unit.

Rotating weekend and holiday availability may be required to support the hours of operation.

Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks.

This is a great opportunity for CNAs to add new clinical skills to their skill set as a Patient Care Technician. Apply today!

Purpose:

The Patient Care Technician Specialist, CNA TCU provides routine patient care and supports the department services in accordance with established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the nurse or physician to ensure high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include performing ADLs, point of care testing, specimen collection, IV and Foley catheter procedures, 12-lead EKGs, and more, after completing required training and competencies. Additional duties may include wound care, NG tube management, and arrhythmia monitoring based on departmental needs.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
• Support safety and maintain professional relationships.
• Report equipment malfunctions and communicate with other departments.
• Assist with patient activities such as responding to call lights, transporting patients, and supporting care procedures.
• Perform core patient care responsibilities including ADLs, point of care testing, specimen collection, and invasive procedures as trained.
• Assist with therapies and provide patient and family education under RN supervision.
• Identify learning needs and participate in quality initiatives and projects.
• Adhere to all safety and documentation policies.

Qualifications - Internal:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Must have:

• Either 2 years of healthcare experience and meet the criteria for Patient Care Technician Senior,
• Or 1 year of experience plus enrollment in a PT/OT/PA program with clinical rotation,
• Or 1 year of experience plus a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.

Must possess a Certified Nursing Assistant license, complete required training, and demonstrate effective communication skills. Additional preferred qualifications include nursing students with clinical rotation completion, EMT or Paramedic enrollment, and basic arrhythmia certification.