Trauma Patient Care Technician: Growth & Skills

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician for the 4 South Trauma unit. The role supports patient care, ADLs, and collaborates with RNs to monitor status.

Ideal candidates have prior healthcare experience; pathways include various education routes. Title and salary depend on education and experience; we offer growth opportunities and benefits. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of general healthcare experience.
• 6 months as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency within 120 days.
• Enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training with at least one clinical rotation completed.
• Bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.
• Completion of UPMC patient care technician class and basic information system training.
• BLS/CPR certification per AHA standards within 30 days of hire.
• EMT or Paramedic certification or enrollment preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist with patient procedures and ADLs; support therapies; report changes to RN.
• Perform core nursing assistant tasks: glucose monitoring, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collection.
• Report equipment malfunctions; maintain professional relationships with staff.
• Respond to call lights; pass meal trays; transport patients.
• Document in medical records and perform clerical tasks as needed.
• Achieve competency in advanced skills based on department need (phlebotomy, IV removal, EKG).

Connaissances

ADL support

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in healthcare program

Bachelor's in health sciences

Outils

EMR/EHR

Description du poste

UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician for the 4 South Trauma unit. The role supports patient care, ADLs, and collaborates with RNs to monitor status.

Ideal candidates have prior healthcare experience; pathways include various education routes. Title and salary depend on education and experience; we offer growth opportunities and benefits. Equal opportunity employer.