Patient Care Specialist

4 weeks ago


Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Patient Care Technician to join our team at UPMC. As a Patient Care Technician, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and supporting the nursing team.

Responsibilities
  • Provide patient care, including assisting with procedures and activities of daily living.
  • Assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
  • Provide feedback to the RN regarding patient care and report changes in patient status.
  • Provide instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN.
  • Apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.
Key Skills
  • Perform UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities, including ADLs and point of care testing.
  • Apply and remove patient restraints.
  • Provide instruction to patients and their families.
  • Assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
  • Report changes in patient status to the RN.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 1 year of general healthcare experience or 6 months of experience as a UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion.
  • Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class and basic information system training.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic certification.
  • Microcomputer experience.
Clearances and Certifications
  • Act 34.
  • CPR certification based on AHA standards.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.



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