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Join Our Team as a Patient Care Technician in 6A General Surgery!

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and making a meaningful impact in the lives of others? Our 6A General Surgery unit seeks a dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Technician to join our dynamic team _on a straight night shift schedule. I_ n this vital role, you’ll support patients’ recovery and well-being by assisting with daily living activities, therapies, and providing essential feedback to our nursing staff. If you're committed to excellence, eager to learn, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

The Patient Care Technician is a valued step in UPMCs Patient Care Support Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate depending on education and experience

Responsibilities:

+ Assist with patient procedures and daily living activities.

+ Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.

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

+ Perform core nursing assistant tasks (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, Foley care) and at least four of the following: phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal.

+ Report equipment malfunctions and communicate effectively with other departments.

+ Contribute to unit activities (responding to call lights, passing meal trays, transporting patients).

+ Receive and act on feedback, identify learning needs, and participate in self-review.

+ Provide patient and family instruction under RN direction; apply, monitor, and remove restraints as needed.

+ Adhere to all patient care policies and safety procedures.

+ Document in medical records and perform clerical functions as needed.

+ Support department projects and quality initiatives.

+ High school diploma or GED.

+ Must also have either

+ a) 1 Year of general healthcare experience,

+ OR b) 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 c) enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation,

+ OR d) 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 hireCPR 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)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran