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Are you a healthcare professional interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development? If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today!

UPMC Hamot is looking for a Patient Care Technician to support the Medical ICU!

Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience.

Patient Care Technician – Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Support

+ Assist patients with procedures and activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, transporting, turning, and repositioning.

+ Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.

+ Provide feedback to the RN regarding patient care and report changes in patient status.

+ Apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints per physician orders or hospital protocols.

+ Provide patient and family instruction under the direction of the RN.

+ Perform core nursing assistant duties including:

+ Point-of-care testing (e.g., blood glucose)

+ Weights and vital signs

+ Intake and output (I&O) tracking

+ Telemetry monitor application/reapplication

+ Specimen collection

+ Foley catheter care and removal

+ Placement and removal of restraints

+ Bladder scanning

+ Simple dressings

+ "Ticket to Ride" transport readiness

Advanced Clinical Skills (as required by department)

+ Phlebotomy and venipuncture

+ Peripheral IV catheter removal

+ Indwelling Foley catheter removal

+ 12-lead EKG

+ Basic arrhythmia recognition

+ NG tube clamping and removal

Communication & Collaboration

+ Communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team.

+ Demonstrate professionalism and respect in interpersonal relationships.

+ Establish effective communication with other departments.

+ Understand and respect cultural diversity and support a safe, inclusive workplace.

Operational Support

+ Respond to call lights and telephones.

+ Pass meal trays and assist with patient feeding.

+ Transport patients safely and efficiently.

+ Complete department clerical functions as needed.

+ Report equipment malfunctions promptly.

Professional Development

+ Receive feedback constructively and take initiative to improve performance.

+ Identify learning needs and seek guidance from the unit director.

+ Participate in self-reviews and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Compliance & Documentation

+ Adhere strictly to hospital policies and safety protocols, including standard precautions.

+ Accurately document in the medical record according to established procedures.

+ Perform assigned duties in a timely and productive manner.

Team Contribution & Initiative

+ Support changes and initiatives within the department.

+ Take responsibility for assignments and view challenges as opportunities for growth.

+ Contribute to efficient departmental operations through accountable and motivated behavior.

Other Duties

+ Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.

+ Carry out other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

+ Must meet one of the following experience/education requirements:

+ At least 1 year of general healthcare experience, OR

+ Minimum 6 months of experience as a UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA, with Patient Care Technician (PCT) competency achieved within 120 days of hire, transfer, or promotion, OR

+ Enrollment in a PT, OT, PA, or related healthcare training program, with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR

+ Bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field.

Additional Requirements

+ Successful completion of the UPMC Patient Care Technician class.

+ Successful completion of basic information system training.

+ Microcomputer experience preferred.

+ Strong oral and written communication skills.

+ EMT or Paramedic certification or current enrollment in an accredited EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

+ Access to medications is limited to distribution to the nurse only.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required (must meet AHA standards, including both didactic and skills demonstration components) within 30 days of hire.

+ Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.

+ Act 34 Criminal Clearance required.

Equal Opportunity StatementUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.