• Patient Care Technician - Specialist

    UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)


    Join Our Team as a Full-Time Patient Care Technician - Specialist!

     

    Are you passionate about making a difference in patients' lives? We are looking for a dedicated Casual Patient Care Technician - Specialist to join our dynamic IV Team.

     

    The position offers opportunities for growth, with a clear career ladder from Nursing Assistant to Patient Care Technician - Lead. A starting pay rate of $18.40/hour for Nursing Assistants is offered, based on experience and qualifications.

    Primary Responsibilities:

    + Perform patient care tasks, including ADLs, point-of-care testing, and basic medical procedures (e.g., IV/foley insertion/removal, specimen collection, wound care, etc.).

    + Assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies; report patient status changes to RNs.

    + Participate in patient/family education, quality initiatives, and department projects.

    + Adhere to safety policies, document accurately, and complete work efficiently

    + Transport cardiac-monitored patients and perform advanced tasks based on departmental needs (e.g., EKGs, NG tube removal).

    + Engage in continuous learning, feedback, and self-review.

    + High school diploma or equivalent.

    + Must also have either a) 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician - Senior title, OR b) 1 year of experience (defined above) and enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, or c) 1 year of experience (defined above) and completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.

    + Annual completion of a professional contribution to be determined after hire.

    + Successful completion of patient care technician specialist class.

    + Successful completion of basic information system training.

    + Microcomputer experience preferred.

    + Nursing Student that has completed one clinical rotation preferred Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

    + Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course and annual competency required.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    + CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

    + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

    + Clearances with renewal:

    + Act 31, 33, 34, 73

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran