Patient Care Technician - Vital Signs, Phlebotomy & EKG

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Patient Care Technician to deliver direct patient care, assist with procedures, and support therapies under RN supervision. The role includes documenting in medical records, monitoring vitals, and helping with routine tasks to maintain efficient unit operations in a clinical setting.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to prioritize in a dynamic hospital environment while contributing to patient safety and care

Qualifications

• Small set of core patient-care competencies are required.
• Excellent communication with health-care team.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care including assisting with procedures and activities of daily living.
• Assist with physical, respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies and report changes to RN.
• Perform nursing assistant responsibilities (vital signs, glucose, weights, I&O, specimen collection).
• Contribute to unit activities and maintain safety and asepsis across the department.
• Document in medical records according to procedures and support quality improvement initiatives.

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Patient Care Technician to deliver direct patient care, assist with procedures, and support therapies under RN supervision. The role includes documenting in medical records, monitoring vitals, and helping with routine tasks to maintain efficient unit operations in a clinical setting.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to prioritize in a dynamic hospital environment while contributing to patient safety and care