Patient Care Technician

1 month ago


Erie, United States University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time

Join Our Team at UPMC Hamot - Now Hiring a Patient Care Technician for 7 South Oncology

If you're passionate about providing exceptional patient care and seeking a career with excellent benefits and opportunities for growth, we encourage you to apply today

A Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care, assists with clinical and clerical tasks, and supports department initiatives. This role requires effective communication, adherence to policies, and the ability to take on advanced patient care responsibilities. Take the next step in your career with a supportive team and a fulfilling role in a dynamic healthcare environment. Apply now to join the 7 South Oncology team at UPMC Hamot

* Full-Time Position with rotating day and night shifts.
* Title and Salary based on education and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

* Patient Care:
* Perform core nursing assistant duties (e.g., ADLs, vital signs, telemetry, specimen collection, blood glucose monitoring).
* Assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
* Provide patient education under RN supervision and assist with restraint application/removal.
* May perform advanced tasks such as Foley catheter insertion/removal, IV insertion/removal, phlebotomy, and simple dressing changes.


* Department Support & Professional Development:
* Suggest and support departmental changes and quality initiatives.
* Actively seek and apply feedback to improve skills and performance.
* Participate in professional development, self-reviews, and project work.


* Compliance & Safety:
* Adhere to hospital policies, safety standards, and infection control protocols.
* Document patient care accurately and in a timely manner.
* Transport cardiac-monitored patients and complete clerical duties as needed.


* Teamwork & Communication:
* Communicate effectively with healthcare team members and establish respectful relationships across departments.
* Contribute to unit tasks such as responding to call lights, meal tray distribution, and patient transport.


* Equipment & Safety:
* Report equipment issues and promote a safe working environment.



If you would like to discuss this opportunity and more with a Recruiter for Hamot Nursing and Nursing Support, you can schedule an appointment to meet with us during our virtual office hours

We are available Mondays and Wednesdays 8AM-10AM, 12PM-2PM, 5PM-7PM. We are also available every first Saturday of the month by request, please email morrisonlm2@upmc.edu to request Saturdays.

Please click this link to schedule an appointment: Hamot Recruiter Office Hours Scheduling

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

Qualifications:

* High school diploma or equivalent required.
* Experience:
* 2 years of general healthcare experience and completion of Patient Care Technician (PCT) requirements, OR
* 1 year of healthcare experience and enrollment in a PT/OT/PA program (with at least one clinical rotation), OR
* 1 year of healthcare experience and a completed bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.


* Successful completion of the Patient Care Technician Senior class and basic information systems training.
* Annual completion of a professional contribution (details provided post-hire).
* Microcomputer experience preferred.
* Effective communication skills (oral and written).
* Nursing students (with at least one clinical rotation) preferred.
* EMT/Paramedic certification or current enrollment in an EMT/Paramedic program preferred.
* Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course and annual competency required.
* May transport medications between departments; this is limited to specific situations.

Certifications:

* CPR (AHA standards within 30 days of hire).
* ACLS and Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.
* Basic arrhythmia course completion required.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran



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