Senior Patient Care Technician: Advanced Skills

UPMC; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Lititz, PA seeks a Senior Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff and patient care activities. The role involves ADLs, vitals, I&O, monitoring, and assisting with therapies under RN supervision, with emphasis on safety and communication across the care team.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, enrollment in a nursing program with healthcare experience, and CPR/BLS certification; ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Enrollment in a Nursing Program with 2 years healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician title.
• CPR/BLS required; ACLS preferred.
• Microcomputer experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• EMT or Paramedic background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly with all health care team members; support safety and diversity.
• Report equipment malfunctions to appropriate department and communicate with other teams.
• Perform UPMC core nursing assistant responsibilities: ADLs, vital signs, I&O, basic procedures.
• Assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies; provide feedback to RN.
• Seek learning improvements; participate in unit projects and committee work.
• Adhere to policies; document in medical records; transport patients and manage department tasks.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Program enrollment

CPR/BLS certification

ACLS certification preferred

Microcomputer experience

EMT or Paramedic background preferred

Job description

UPMC in Lititz, PA seeks a Senior Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff and patient care activities. The role involves ADLs, vitals, I&O, monitoring, and assisting with therapies under RN supervision, with emphasis on safety and communication across the care team.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, enrollment in a nursing program with healthcare experience, and CPR/BLS certification; ACLS preferred.