Patient Care Technician, Sr.

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a compassionate and dedicated Patient Care Technician to join their team in Pittsburgh. This role involves assisting patients with daily living activities, supporting therapies, and providing crucial feedback to nursing staff, with opportunities for career advancement within UPMC's Patient Care Support Career Ladder.

Qualifications

• Experience in general healthcare or as a UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA.
• Completion of at least one clinical rotation in healthcare training.
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient procedures and daily living activities.
• Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Provide feedback to the RN and assist in core nursing tasks.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in a health sciences field

Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Microcomputer experience

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Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care and making a difference in the lives of others? Our 4A Inpatient Rehab unit is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Technician to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting our patients’ recovery and well-being by assisting with daily living activities, therapies, and providing vital feedback to our nursing staff. If you are committed to excellence, eager to learn, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you!

The Patient Care Technician is a valued step in UPMCs Patient Care Support Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate depending on education and experience

Responsibilities:

• Assist with patient procedures and daily living activities.
• Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Provide feedback to the RN and report changes in patient status.
• Perform core nursing assistant tasks (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, Foley care) and at least four of the following: phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal.
• Report equipment malfunctions and communicate effectively with other departments.
• Contribute to unit activities (responding to call lights, passing meal trays, transporting patients).
• Receive and act on feedback, identify learning needs, and participate in self-review.
• Provide patient and family instruction under RN direction; apply, monitor, and remove restraints as needed.
• Adhere to all patient care policies and safety procedures.
• Document in medical records and perform clerical functions as needed.
• Support department projects and quality initiatives.

• 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

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)
• Act 34 with renewal
  
  

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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