Full-Time Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician- Acute Care 10S

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Pittsburgh, PA

136d • $18 - $28

About The Position

The Full-Time Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician position at UPMC Presbyterian involves providing patient care, assisting with procedures and daily living activities, and supporting various therapies. The role requires effective communication with the healthcare team and adherence to safety and procedural standards. Responsibilities include performing core nursing assistant tasks, contributing to unit activities, and maintaining professional relationships. The position also involves documenting patient care and participating in departmental projects and quality initiatives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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.
• 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 eRecord training.
• CPR certification required based on AHA standards within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic certification or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care, including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living.
• Assists with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.
• Performs UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities such as blood glucose monitoring, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, and Foley care.
• Completes at least four BU-identified tasks including phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal.
• Establishes effective communication with other departments and maintains professional relationships.
• Responds to call lights and telephones, passes meal trays, and transports patients.
• Documents in the medical record according to established procedures.
• Participates in self-review and identifies learning needs to the unit director.
• Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN.
• May apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per protocol.
• Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $18.8-28.86 USD.
• Full-time employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED