Psychiatric ER Care Technician - Part-Time

Socket.dev; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is hiring a part-time Patient Care Technician to support the Psychiatric Emergency Services department.

The incumbent will work rotating shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends. Responsibilities include patient care, assisting with procedures, and reporting changes in patient status to the RN while maintaining safety and accurate medical records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class.
• Successful completion of eRecord training.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic preferred.
• BLS/CPR required.
• Act 31/33/34/73 clearances required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living.
• Assists with physical, respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Reports changes in patient status to RN.
• Performs core nursing assistant duties and related tasks.
• Maintains safety and hygiene in patient care areas.
• Documents in the medical record according to procedures.
• Supports universal unit activities and patient transport.

Education

High school diploma or GED

EMT or Paramedic program enrollment

Bachelor’s degree in health sciences

Job description

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is hiring a part-time Patient Care Technician to support the Psychiatric Emergency Services department.

The incumbent will work rotating shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends. Responsibilities include patient care, assisting with procedures, and reporting changes in patient status to the RN while maintaining safety and accurate medical records.