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UPMC Hamot is hiring a part-time Patient Care Technician to join the Emergency Department!

**Shift:** Rotating Evenings/Nights, 12-Hour Shifts (11a-11p, 3p-3a, 7p-7a)

About UPMC Hamot's Emergency Department:

UPMC Hamot's Emergency Department is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Technician to join our dynamic team! UPMC Hamot Emergency Department is the largest ED in the Erie region and provides comprehensive care for minor and major injuries 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are a level 2 trauma center, cardiac center and comprehensive stroke center. We are also among a select few EDs internationally that have received the Emergency Nurse Association Lantern Award that signifies our exceptional practice and innovative performance in the core areas of leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in patient care and are ready to contribute to our mission of Life Changing Medicine, we want to hear from you!

Previous patient care experience or enrollment in nursing school is required.

_Title and Salary will be determined based upon education and experience._

Responsibilities:

+ Assist with patient care, procedures, and daily living activities. Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.

+ Report patient status changes and provide feedback to RNs.

+ Perform core nursing assistant duties: ADLs, vital signs, I&O, blood glucose, weights, specimen collection, Foley care.

+ Competent in at least four advanced tasks: phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressings, Foley/IV catheter removal, bladder scan, straight catheter, point-of-care testing. Apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints per protocol.

+ Communicate effectively with healthcare team and other departments. Respond to call lights, phones, pass meal trays, and transport patients.

+ Report equipment malfunctions promptly. Provide patient/family instruction under RN direction.

+ Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and workplace safety awareness. Maintain professional, respectful relationships and accountability.

+ Participate in self-review, seek feedback, and identify learning needs. Support departmental changes, projects, and quality initiatives.

+ Document care accurately in medical records. Perform clerical duties and distribute medications to nurses.

+ In addition to the required standard competencies, the Patient Care Technician will achieve and maintain competency and/or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced skills based on department operational need: phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, basic arrythmia, 12-lead EKG, and NG tubes clamping and removal.

+ High school diploma or GED.

+ Must also have either:

+ 1 Year of general healthcare experience.

+ 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.

+ Enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation.

+ Completion of a bachelors 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:**

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

+ ACLS preferred

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran