Patient Care Technician

4 months ago


Pittsburgh, United States UPMC Full time

Join Our Team as a Patient Care Technician in 3B Step-Down Unit

Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care and looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic healthcare environment? UPMC St. Margaret is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our 3B Step Down Unit. As a PCT, you will play a crucial role in supporting our nursing staff and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

The Patient Care Technician is a valued step in UPMCs 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.

+ Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.

+ 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 equivalent.

+ 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,

+ 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 basic information system training.

+ Microcomputer experience preferred.

+ Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

+ Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

+ Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse. **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

**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**



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