• Patient Care Technician

    UPMC (Somerset, PA)


    UPMC Somerset is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Patient Care Technician to support our Behavioral Health Unit. This casual position plays a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and supporting departmental operations. The ideal candidate will be flexible with scheduling and committed to maintaining the highest standards of care.

    Responsibilities:

    + Provide routine patient care and assist with activities of daily living.

    + Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.

    + Perform core nursing assistant duties including:

    + Blood glucose monitoring

    + Weights

    + Vital signs

    + Intake & Output (I&O)

    + Specimen collection

    + Foley catheter care

    + 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

    + Assist with patient transport, meal tray distribution, and response to call lights.

    + Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

    + Document patient care activities in the medical record accurately and timely.

    + Support departmental initiatives and quality improvement projects.

    + Maintain a safe and respectful environment, adhering to hospital policies and procedures.

    + High school diploma or equivalent.

    + If no previous hospital or pre-hospital training, must have one of the following:

    + successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class

    + successful completion of EIC training program

    + successful completion of first year of clinical work in a nursing program.

    + 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)

    + CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

    + Act 34

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran