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UPMC Hamot is looking for a Senior Patient Care Technician to join the Float Pool!

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and eager to gain experience across a variety of medical specialties? We offer a dynamic learning environment that values self-motivation and drive. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, we encourage you to apply today!

This position is part-time with rotating day and night shifts, weekends coverage required.

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

Responsibilities:

+ Suggests and supports departmental changes and quality initiatives.

+ Takes responsibility for assignments and approaches problems constructively.

+ Demonstrates awareness of behavior's impact on department efficiency.

+ Receives feedback positively and seeks help with planning and prioritization.

+ Identifies learning needs and takes action to improve skills and performance.

+ Participates in self-review, projects, and committee work.

+ Adheres to all patient care and hospital policies and procedures.

+ Complies with safety protocols and documents care accurately.

+ Performs tasks efficiently and completes clerical duties as needed.

+ Transports cardiac-monitored patients within the hospital.

+ May perform Foley/straight catheterization, IV insertion/removal, and dressing changes.

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

+ Completed basic arrhythmia class and performs at least four advanced tasks (e.g., EKG, phlebotomy, bladder scan, IV tasks).

+ Assists with patient procedures and therapies; reports changes to RN.

+ Provides patient/family instruction under RN direction; manages restraints per protocol.

+ Reports equipment issues and communicates effectively across departments.

+ Maintains respectful relationships and supports unit activities (call lights, phones, meal trays, transport).

+ Communicates clearly with healthcare team; understands cultural diversity and workplace safety.

+ Demonstrates accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment to patients and colleagues.

+ Competent in telemetry application, safety indicators, and intra-hospital transport.

+ May perform advanced skills: arrhythmia monitoring, complex wound care, 12-lead EKGs, NG tube management.

+ May be present in medication storage areas or transport medications between departments (not administer).

+ High school diploma or GED required.

+ Must meet one of the following experience/education criteria:

+ 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet Patient Care Technician requirements.

+ 1 year of experience plus enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with one clinical rotation completed.

+ 1 year of experience plus completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.

+ Annual completion of a professional contribution (to be determined post-hire).

+ Successful completion of Patient Care Technician Senior class.

+ Successful completion of eRecord training.

+ Nursing student with one clinical rotation completed preferred.

+ EMT or Paramedic certification or current enrollment in such a program preferred.

+ Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course and annual competency required.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