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UPMC Kane

Patient Care Technician

Casual Status

Shifts: Variable

Responsibilities:

+ Direct Patient Care:

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

+ Support patients during procedures and therapies, including physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary treatments.

+ Provide instruction to patients and families as directed by the RN.

+ Apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints in accordance with physician orders and hospital protocol.Clinical Support:

+ Perform core nursing assistant duties, including:

+ Blood glucose monitoring

+ Vital signs

+ Weight measurements

+ Intake and output tracking

+ Specimen collection

+ Foley catheter care

+ Telemetry monitor application/reapplicationCommunication & Teamwork:

+ Effectively communicate with all members of the healthcare team.

+ Establish respectful and professional relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.

+ Respond to call lights and telephones, deliver meal trays, and assist with intra-hospital patient transport ("ticket to ride").Professional Development:

+ Actively seek and respond to feedback and direction.

+ Identify personal learning needs and work with the unit director to address them.

+ Participate in self-reviews and ongoing training to enhance skills and performance.Safety & Compliance:

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

+ Report equipment malfunctions promptly to the appropriate department.

+ Support department-based projects, process improvements, and quality initiatives.

+ Maintain accountability for patient safety, cultural competency, and workplace professionalism.Documentation:

+ Document patient care activities and observations accurately in the medical record.

+ Perform clerical duties as needed to support unit operations.

+ Ensure medication access is limited to transporting medication to a licensed nurse only.

+ High school diploma or GED required.

+ Prior patient care experience STRONGLY Preferred

+ Students currently enrolled in nursing school are ENCOURAGED to Apply!

+ One of the following is also required:

+ At least 1 year of general healthcare experience, OR

+ 6 months of experience as a UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire, transfer, or promotion (for candidates with less than 1 year of experience), OR

+ Current enrollment in a Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR

+ Completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran