• Patient Care Technician

    UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)


    Join Our Team as a Patient Care Technician in 4B Ortho!

     

    Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care and supporting recovery in orthopedic patients? Our 4B Orthopedic Surgery unit is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Technician to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in assisting patients with mobility, post-surgical care, and daily living activities, while providing vital feedback to our nursing staff. If you are committed to excellence, eager to learn, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you!

     

    _The Patient Care Technician is a valued step in UPMC's 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, especially mobility support and post-operative care.

    * Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies tailored to orthopedic recovery.

    * 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 hireACLS preferredCPR 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