Patient Care Technician-Rehab

UPMC • Monroeville, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC East is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician for the rehab unit. This role involves working 36 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts. Join us in providing exceptional care and making a difference in patients' lives!

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of healthcare experience required
• Successful completion of basic information system training.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 34

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Constructively accepts feedback and direction.
• Identifies learning needs and takes action to improve skills and performance.
• Establishes effective communication with other departments and maintains professional relationships.
• Assists with patient procedures, daily activities, and therapies. Provides feedback to RNs and reports changes in patient status.
• Reports equipment malfunctions and ensures proper communication with relevant departments.
• Contributes to unit activities, supports new staff onboarding, and participates in department projects and committees.
• Performs essential nursing assistant tasks such as blood glucose monitoring, vital signs, specimen collection, and more. May also handle complex wound care, EKGs, and NG tube management based on department needs.
• Adheres to safety policies, documents patient care accurately, and complies with hospital procedures.
• Supports UPMC Experience Initiatives like AIDET coaching and 90-day check-ins.

What This Job Offers

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