Patient Care Technician, 4 South Trauma

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Erie, PA

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) role at UPMC Hamot involves providing essential patient care in the 4 South Trauma unit. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about patient care and looking for a career with growth opportunities. The PCT will assist with various procedures, therapies, and daily activities while maintaining effective communication with the healthcare team.

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.
• Enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care, assists with procedures and daily activities, physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies, and reports changes to the RN.
• Performs core nursing assistant tasks (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, Foley care) and at least four additional tasks (phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, IV catheter removal).
• Reports equipment malfunctions, communicates effectively with other departments, and maintains professional relationships.
• Contributes to unit activities (responding to call lights, telephones, passing meal trays, transporting patients).
• Receives feedback, identifies learning needs, improves skills, and participates in self-review.
• Provides patient and family instruction under RN direction, applies/removes restraints per protocol.
• Communicates clearly with the healthcare team, understands cultural diversity, supports workplace safety, and maintains productive relationships.
• Adheres to patient care policies, complies with safety procedures, and documents in medical records.
• Suggests and supports departmental changes, assumes responsibility, and supports projects and quality initiatives.
• Performs core nursing assistant responsibilities (ADLs, point of care testing, weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application, HAC & PSI prevention, simple dressings, restraints, bladder scan, specimen collections, ticket to ride).
• Achieves and maintains competency in advanced skills (phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, Foley catheter removal, basic arrhythmia, 12-lead EKG, NG tubes clamping/removal).

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options for shifts.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.

What This Job Offers

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