Patient Care Technician

5 days ago


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

UPMC is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to join our 6 Main Outpatient Cath Lab team.

Job Summary:

The Patient Care Technician will serve as the central hub of communication and patient assistance in our outpatient department. This role involves both secretarial responsibilities and hands-on Patient Care Technician duties.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist with patient procedures, daily living activities, physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
  • Provide feedback to RN and report any changes in patient status.
  • Perform UPMC core nursing assistant duties including blood glucose monitoring, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, and Foley care.
  • Complete at least four of the following tasks: phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing changes, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scans, straight catheterization, or IV catheter removal.
  • Establish effective communication with other departments and maintain professional, respectful relationships.
  • Document patient information accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Contribute to unit activities such as responding to call lights, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
  • Participate in department projects and quality initiatives.
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 1 Year of general healthcare experience, OR 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion, OR enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR 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.
Clearances:
  • Act 34.
  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire ACLS preferred.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran



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