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Patient Care Technician – Full-Time Days with Rotation

Schedule: 7:00 AM- 7:00PM; 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Every Other Weekend & Holiday Rotation

Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience, and manager discretion at time of offer.

Key Responsibilities

•♀️ Direct Patient Care

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

Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.

Provide feedback to the RN and report changes in patient condition.

Deliver patient and family education under RN direction.

Apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints per physician or hospital protocol.

Clinical Skills & Competencies

Perform UPMC core nursing assistant duties: blood glucose monitoring, weights, vital signs, intake/output tracking, specimen collection, and Foley catheter care.

Competently perform at least four of the following advanced tasks:Phlebotomy

12-lead EKG

Simple dressing changes

Foley catheter removal

Point-of-care testing

Bladder scanning

Straight catheterization

IV catheter removal

Maintain competency in additional advanced skills as needed, such as:Basic arrhythmia interpretation

NG tube clamping/removal

Complex wound care

Teamwork & Communication

Communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team.

Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and awareness of workplace dynamics, including horizontal violence and impairment in the health professions.

Foster a safe and respectful environment for patients and colleagues.

Build and maintain productive working relationships through accountability, enthusiasm, and motivation.

Professional Development

Receive and apply constructive feedback.

Identify learning needs and seek guidance from leadership.

Participate in self-assessments, unit projects, and quality improvement initiatives.

Take initiative to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.

Operational Support

Document patient care accurately and in a timely manner.

Perform clerical duties and support unit operations as needed.

Respond to call lights and telephones, pass meal trays, and assist with patient transport.

Report equipment malfunctions promptly to the appropriate department.

May transport medications when accompanying patients, in accordance with hospital policy.

Compliance & Safety

Adhere strictly to all hospital policies and procedures related to patient care and confidentiality.

Follow safety protocols, including standard precautions and infection control measures.

Support department-based projects and suggest improvements to enhance efficiency and care quality.

+ 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 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:** 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)

+ Act 34 with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran