Patient Care Technician, NICU

UPMC•Erie, PA

About The Position

UPMC Hamot is hiring a Patient Care Technician to join our NICU unit! If you’re passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today! This position is casual with rotating shift hours. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must meet one of the following:
1 year of general healthcare experience.
6 months as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion.
Enrollment in PT/OT/PA or related healthcare program with at least one clinical rotation completed.
Bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field.
Successful completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician class.
Successful completion of eRecord training.
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.
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal within 90 days of hire or transfer.
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Nice To Haves

EMT or Paramedic certification, or current enrollment in EMT/Paramedic program preferred.
ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with patient procedures and activities of daily living (ADLs: bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, repositioning).
Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
Report patient status changes and provide feedback to RN.
Perform core nursing assistant tasks: blood glucose checks, weights, vital signs, intake/output, specimen collection, Foley care.
Complete at least four advanced tasks: phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley removal, point-of-care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, IV removal.
Apply, monitor, and remove restraints per protocol.
Provide patient/family instruction under RN direction.
Ensure equipment malfunctions are reported promptly.
Respond to call lights, phones, pass meal trays, and transport patients.
Document care accurately in medical records.
Maintain effective communication and professional relationships.
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and awareness of workplace safety.
Participate in self-review, seek feedback, and identify learning needs.
Support departmental projects, quality initiatives, and suggest improvements.
Comply with all hospital policies, safety standards, and infection control.
Maintain enthusiasm, accountability, and commitment to patient care.
Perform clerical tasks as needed.
Achieve competency in advanced skills as required: phlebotomy, IV removal, Foley removal, basic arrhythmia recognition, 12-lead EKG, NG tube clamping/removal.