Emergency Department Patient Care Technician

6 days ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC Full time
Emergency Department Patient Care Technician

UPMC Shadyside's Emergency Department is seeking a Part-Time Patient Care Technician to join our team. As a Patient Care Technician, you will provide routine patient care and support the department services in accordance with established policies and procedures.

About the Role

This role will be directed by nurses and/or physicians to ensure that the highest degree of quality patient care can be maintained at all times. Patient care duties may include, but are not limited to, ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients, and blood glucose), vital signs, simple dressings, EKGs, bladder scans, and all specimen collections.

Responsibilities
  • Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
  • Report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department.
  • Establish effective communication strategies and respectful relationships.
  • Contribute to universal unit activities (e.g., responding to call lights, passing meal trays, transporting patients).
  • Receive feedback constructively and identify learning needs.
  • Improve knowledge, skills, and performance.
  • Communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
  • Demonstrate cultural understanding and safety awareness.
  • Perform nursing core responsibilities for nursing assistants (ADLs, point-of-care testing, vital signs, etc.).
  • Provide direct patient care as directed by RN.
  • Maintain a safe patient environment.
  • Distribute supplies and equipment.
  • Document in medical records and comply with safety policies.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 1 year of healthcare experience, OR completion of at least one clinical rotation as part of a nursing or PT/OT/PA program or related health care training, OR completion of a Bachelor's Degree in a health sciences field.
Training and Development

All hired candidates will complete a mandatory training course. This is a paid training program. The training program will cover the necessary skills and knowledge to perform the duties of a Patient Care Technician.

Benefits

As a Patient Care Technician at UPMC Shadyside, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off.



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