Patient Care Technician, Nursing Student - 7E Neurology

UPMC•Altoona, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Altoona is hiring a casual Patient Care Technician, Nursing Student to help support 7E Neurology! The Patient Care Technician delivers routine, high‑quality patient care and supports departmental operations in alignment with established policies and procedures. Under the direction of a nurse or physician, this role ensures safe, compassionate, and efficient care at all times. Candidate will be placed into the appropriate job title (Nursing Assistant, Nursing Student or Patient Care Technician, Nursing Student) based on education & experience. Note: Job posting reflects the Patient Care Technician salary range. The PCT performs all core UPMC nursing assistant responsibilities, including: Activities of Daily Living (bathing, feeding, toileting, transporting, ambulating, turning, repositioning) Point‑of‑care testing (including blood glucose) Vital signs, weights, intake & output Telemetry monitor application/reapplication HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs) Simple dressings Placement and removal of restraints Bladder scans Specimen collection “Ticket to Ride” transport requirements All standard competencies must be achieved and maintained. In addition, based on departmental needs, the PCT may be trained and validated in advanced clinical skills, such as: Phlebotomy/venipuncture Peripheral IV removal Indwelling Foley catheter removal Basic arrhythmia recognition 12‑lead EKG NG tube clamping and removal

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Enrollment in a Nursing Program with: a) 1 year of general healthcare experience or b) 6 months experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion or c) Completion of at least 1 nursing program clinical rotation required
Successful completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician class upon hire
Successful completion of basic information system training
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
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)
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Nice To Haves

Microcomputer experience preferred
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, including ADLs and assistance with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
Support patient procedures and report changes in patient status to the RN.
Provide patient and family instruction under RN direction.
Apply, monitor, and remove restraints per protocol.
Document care accurately and promptly in the medical record.
Respond to unit needs such as call lights, telephones, meal trays, and patient transport.
Perform clerical tasks as needed.
Report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department.
Maintain compliance with all safety policies, standard precautions, and hospital procedures.
Communicate clearly and respectfully with all members of the healthcare team.
Demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity, workplace safety, and professional behavior.
Build productive working relationships through accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment to patient care.
Establish effective communication with other departments to support smooth operations.
Receive and apply constructive feedback.
Identify learning needs and collaborate with leadership to develop skills.
Participate in self‑review and quality improvement initiatives.
Support department‑based projects and embrace change as an opportunity for improvement.
Perform duties efficiently and in accordance with system‑wide competencies and behaviors.
Carry out other responsibilities as assigned.