Patient Care Technician Specialist

1 day ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC Full time
Job Title: Patient Care Technician

UPMC Mercy is seeking a dedicated and skilled Patient Care Technician to join our Same Day Surgery team.

Job Summary:

The Patient Care Technician will assist in the care of surgical patients in the Same Day Surgery unit and Mercy Pavilion. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, providing essential care to surgical patients.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the care of surgical patients in the Same Day Surgery unit and Mercy Pavilion.
  • Perform vital signs checks, obtain weights, and assist patients and nurses.
  • Escort patients and families within the facility.
  • Obtain blood sugars, labs, perform EKGs, and start IVs.
  • Rotate with other PCT specialists in the Preadmission Testing department, conducting bloodwork and EKGs for pre-surgical patients.
Preferred Experience:

Candidates must have experience in IV insertion and phlebotomy. 1-2 years of relevant experience is preferred.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, daylight hours. Shifts start at 4:30 AM with staggered start times. 8 or 10-hour shifts available. No weekends, no holidays, and no night shifts.

Why Join Us?

Work in a supportive and collaborative environment. Enjoy a consistent schedule with no weekend, holiday, or night shifts. Opportunities for advancement within our dedicated PCT career ladder.

Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.
  • Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions.
  • Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
  • Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
  • Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
  • Establishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments.
  • Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
  • Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must also have either 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician - Senior title, OR 1 year of experience (defined above) and enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, or 1 year of experience (defined above) and completion of a bachelors degree in a health sciences field.
  • Annual completion of a professional contribution to be determined after hire.
  • Successful completion of patient care technician specialist class.
  • Successful completion of basic information system training.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
  • Act 34.


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