Full Time Patient Care Technician - Trama/Neuro ICU HAMOT -

UPMC•Erie, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Hamot is seeking a Full Time PCT to join the TNICU team! This role involves direct patient care, unit support, documentation, and teamwork within a hospital setting. The PCT will work under the direction of an RN and is responsible for various patient care activities, maintaining a safe environment, and adhering to hospital policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
1 Year of general healthcare experience, OR
6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion for those with less than 1 year of experience OR
Enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR
Completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.
Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class S
Successful completion of eRecord training.
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

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program
ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under the direction of the RN, including activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, turning, repositioning, and transporting patients.
Perform point‑of‑care testing and nursing assistant core responsibilities, including blood glucose monitoring, vital signs, weights, intake & output, telemetry application/reapplication, Foley care, urine specimen collection, and restraint application/removal per policy.
Support Hospital‑Acquired Condition (HAC) and patient safety indicator prevention.
Assist with intra‑hospital transportation (“Ticket to Ride”).
Provide one‑to‑one patient companionship and supervision as required.
Offer diversional activities to reduce or prevent restraint use.
Respond to emergent situations within the scope of the Nursing Assistant role.
Communicate changes in patient condition promptly to the RN.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient care environment, including safety checks, linen changes, equipment cleaning, and hallway clearance.
Stock patient rooms and unit supply areas; acquire, distribute, and set up equipment within scope.
Deliver patient nourishments, fill water pitchers, distribute patient mail, pass meal trays, and respond to call lights and telephones.
Report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department.
Document care accurately in the medical record per established procedures.
Complete clerical and messenger duties as needed.
Access to medications is limited to delivery to the nurse only.
Demonstrate clear, respectful, and effective communication with all members of the healthcare team.
Establish professional interpersonal relationships and contribute positively to unit operations.
Demonstrate accountability, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
Identify learning needs, seek feedback, and take initiative to improve performance.
Request assistance with planning and prioritization as needed.
Participate in unit improvement efforts and universal unit activities.
Adhere strictly to all UPMC policies regarding patient care, safety, confidentiality, and hospital information.
Follow standard precautions and bloodborne pathogen exposure procedures.
Support a culture of safety for both patients and staff.
Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, workplace safety, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions.