Patient Care Technician Oncology

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides care to patients on UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital’s 28-bed medical and surgical oncology unit, which specializes in gynecological cancer treatments and procedures. The unit cares for patients receiving chemotherapy, including some who require chemo desensitization, and uses negative-pressure rooms, bariatric rooms with motorized lifts, and telemetry monitors.

The technician assists with patient procedures, activities of daily living, and physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies. They communicate patient-care feedback to the RN and report changes in patient status. They perform UPMC nursing assistant core responsibilities and at least four unit-identified tasks, and must achieve all required competencies. The role is part of UPMC’s nursing support career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary are determined based on education and experience.

Candidates without prior hospital-based PCT experience must attend a mandatory seven-day training course held on weekdays during daylight hours in a structured classroom setting. The position involves three 12-hour rotating shifts, including holidays and weekends; hours may change based on business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One of the following: one year of general healthcare experience; enrollment in a PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with at least one clinical rotation completed; or a bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); CPR must meet AHA standards with both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Act 33 clearance with renewal.
• Act 34 clearance with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI clearance.
• Additional clearances may be required based on department of hire.
• Candidates without previous hospital-based PCT experience must complete the mandatory seven-day training course.
• Advanced skills may be required based on unit need and patient population: phlebotomy, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, and Basic Arrhythmia Course completion for telemetry and ED units.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of the UPMC Patient Care Technician class preferred.
• EMT or Paramedic credential, or enrollment in an EMT or Paramedic program, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient procedures and activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning, and repositioning patients.
• Assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Provide feedback to the RN regarding patient care and report changes in patient status.
• Perform nursing assistant core responsibilities, including blood glucose checks, weights, vital signs, intake and output, specimen collection, Foley care, and telemetry monitor application or reapplication.
• Perform at least four unit-identified tasks, including phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point-of-care testing, bladder scan, straight catheterization, or IV catheter removal.
• Support HAC and PSI prevention, including use of TEDs and SCDs.
• As needed, apply simple dressings, place and remove restraints, perform 12-lead EKGs and bladder scans, and collect specimens.
• Complete all required competencies.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents; amount varies based on job title and status.
• An incomparable Total Rewards package.
• Access to top clinicians, leading researchers, and modern healthcare equipment and technology.
• Opportunities for continued growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

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