Full-Time Patient Care Technician

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•$18 - $19

About The Position

UPMC is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the 3 Main Acute Care department at UPMC Passavant. The role supports UPMC’s patient-care mission by providing direct care under RN direction and helping enhance the patient experience. The position is 36 hours per week, with rotating days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The career ladder includes Care Attendant, Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, and Patient Care Technician, Senior; title and rate of pay depend on individual qualifications, experience, and education. Minimum hourly starting rates are $18.19, $18.59, $18.99, and $19.19, respectively. The technician assists patients with activities of daily living, procedures, and therapies; performs patient-care tasks and tests; helps with unit and patient needs; and supports a safe, clean, organized environment. The role also includes monitoring and reporting patient or equipment changes, documenting care, completing clerical tasks, stocking supplies, communicating with patients, families, and the healthcare team, supporting unit operations, and responding to emergent situations. Medication access is limited to distribution to licensed nursing staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of patient care experience, or enrollment in a PT, OT, PA, or related healthcare program with at least one completed clinical rotation, or a bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field, or successful completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician training.
Completion of basic information systems training.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification that is AHA-compliant and includes a skills demonstration, required within 30 days of hire.
Act 34 Criminal Clearance.
Medication access is limited to distribution to licensed nursing staff.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under RN direction, including assisting with activities of daily living, procedures, and therapies.
Perform core Patient Care Technician responsibilities, including vital signs, point-of-care testing, telemetry application, specimen collection, bladder scans, EKGs, and basic dressings.
Assist with unit and patient needs, such as responding to call lights, meal delivery, patient transport, and monitoring.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment while following infection control and safety protocols.
Monitor patients and promptly report changes in condition or equipment issues.
Document care accurately and complete clerical tasks as needed.
Support unit operations by stocking supplies and assisting with department activities.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to support coordinated care.
Build positive relationships, support team initiatives, and seek opportunities for growth and development.
Respond to emergent situations and provide patient supervision or assistance as appropriate.