Patient Care Technician Neonatal ICU

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician works in the Neonatal ICU at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, an 83-bed Level III critical care facility caring for critically ill premature and full-term infants. Patients may have conditions such as low birth weight, infectious diseases, congenital anomalies, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or complications during labor and delivery. The technician provides patient care, assists with procedures and activities of daily living, and supports physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies. They communicate patient-care feedback to registered nurses and report changes in patient status.

The role performs UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities, including blood glucose testing, weights, vital signs, intake and output, specimen collection, Foley care, and activities of daily living. The technician must also perform at least four specified unit-identified tasks, such as phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point-of-care testing, bladder scan, straight catheterization, or IV catheter removal. Additional duties may include telemetry monitor application or reapplication, HAC and PSI prevention measures, restraint placement and removal, and other listed care tasks. All competencies must be achieved.

Candidates without previous hospital-based PCT experience must attend a mandatory seven-day training course held on weekdays during daylight hours in a structured classroom setting. The role is a step in UPMC’s nursing support career ladder, with opportunities for growth and advancement. Title and salary are determined based on education and experience. The schedule consists of 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 completed bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). CPR must meet AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
• Act 33 clearance with renewal.
• Act 34 clearance with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI clearance.
• Additional clearances may be required depending on department.
• Candidates without previous hospital-based PCT experience must complete a mandatory seven-day training course.
• Ability to work three 12-hour rotating shifts, including holidays and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Previous ICU and/or pediatric experience is preferred; NICU experience is strongly preferred.
• Successful completion of the UPMC Patient Care Technician class is preferred.
• EMT or Paramedic qualification, or enrollment in an EMT or Paramedic program, is preferred.
• Advanced skills as needed 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with patient procedures and activities of daily living.
• Assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Provide feedback to the RN regarding patient care and report changes in patient status.
• Perform nursing assistant responsibilities including blood glucose testing, weights, vital signs, intake and output, specimen collection, and Foley care.
• Perform at least four unit-identified tasks, including options such as phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point-of-care testing, bladder scan, straight catheterization, or IV catheter removal.
• Perform activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning, and repositioning patients.
• Apply or reapply telemetry monitors and support HAC and PSI prevention measures, including TEDs and SCDs.
• As applicable, apply simple dressings, place or 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 for employees and their dependents; amount varies by job title and status.
• An incomparable Total Rewards package.
• Access to modern healthcare equipment and technology and a team of clinicians and researchers.

What This Job Offers

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