Transplant Patient Care Technician - Impactful Hands-On Care

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 47,231,000 - 63,928,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Presbyterian is hiring a Full-Time Patient Care Technician for the Transplant Patient Service Center. You will work with our Life Changers to provide high-quality patient care and support the transplant team in a fast-paced, 29-bed outpatient unit.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Responsibilities include vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, ADLs, and documenting care, with nursing guidance. This role offers strong teamwork, safety, and opportunities for career ladder within UPMC.

Responsibilities

• Deliver routine patient care and support services, following established policies and procedures
• Under the direction of nurses and/or physicians, ensure high-quality patient care is maintained at all times
• Assist with ADLs
• Take vital signs, perform phlebotomy and simple dressings, 12-lead EKGs, bladder scans, and collect specimens
• Report equipment malfunctions and communicate effectively with the healthcare team
• Ensure patient and workplace safety, demonstrate professionalism, and maintain productive relationships
• Provide patient care, support therapies, and assist with instruction under RN guidance
• Adhere to all policies, safety standards, and document patient information appropriately
• Complete tasks in a timely manner, including clerical functions as needed

Job description

UPMC Presbyterian is hiring a Full-Time Patient Care Technician for the Transplant Patient Service Center. You will work with our Life Changers to provide high-quality patient care and support the transplant team in a fast-paced, 29-bed outpatient unit.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Responsibilities include vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, ADLs, and documenting care, with nursing guidance. This role offers strong teamwork, safety, and opportunities for career ladder within UPMC.