• Patient Care Technician

    UPMC (West Mifflin, PA)


    The UPMC East is looking to hire a dynamic, detail-oriented full-time Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our fast-paced team at 275 Clairton Blvd., Suite 500, West Mifflin, PA 15236. As a vital part of our post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) team, the PCT will collaborate with nursing and medical staff to provide exceptional post-operative care, ensuring patients experience a smooth and comfortable recovery after surgery.

     

    This role will be working five 8-hour shifts (7am-3:30pm) - No weekends or holidays!

    Responsibilities:

    + Support PACU nurses with post-operative patient care, ensuring comfort, proper positioning, and effective monitoring.

    + Observe patients for signs of distress and promptly report changes to the RN.

    + Provide reassurance and emotional support to patients recovering from anesthesia.

    + Assist patients with hygiene, toileting, and dressing during the recovery process.

    + Safely transport patients from the PACU to their vehicle upon discharge.

    + Maintain a clean and organized recovery environment, adhering to infection control standards.

    + Monitor linen inventory and coordinate ordering for the facility.

    + Perform essential nursing assistant responsibilities, including vitals, blood glucose monitoring, intake & output tracking, specimen collection, and Foley catheter care.

    + Execute specialized tasks such as phlebotomy, 12-lead EKGs, dressing applications, bladder scans, IV catheter and Foley catheter removal.

    + Ensure proper documentation of patient care and maintain accurate medical records.

    + Communicate effectively with the healthcare team, fostering a collaborative and patient-focused environment.

    + Adhere to all hospital policies and procedures, contributing to patient safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

    + Support patient education, providing instructions under RN guidance and assisting in transition of care.

    + Maintain a high level of professionalism, enthusiasm, and accountability in all aspects of patient and team interactions.

    + Participate in department-based projects and quality improvement initiatives.

    + Respond to patient needs and assist with daily unit activities, including meal service, call light responses, and patient transportation.

    + Demonstrate adaptability in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining a strong commitment to patient care.

    + High school diploma or GED.

    + Must also have either 1 Year of general healthcare experience

    + OR 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion for those with less than 1 year of experience

    + OR enrollment in PT/OT/PA program 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.

    + Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class

    + Successful completion of eRecord training

    + Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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

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

    + Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

    + Act 33 with renewal

    + Act 34 with renewal

    + Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran