Patient Care Technician Emergency Department

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living and assists with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies. They provide feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status. The Patient Care Technician performs the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections and Foley care) and at least four of the following BU identified tasks: phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal. They also must routinely perform the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients as well as point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs). In addition, they may also apply simple dressings, placement, and removal of restraints, 12 lead EKG, bladder scan, all specimen collections. All competencies must be achieved. The Patient Care Technician is a valued step in the UPMC nursing support career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience. Candidates without previous PCT experience in a hospital-based setting will be required to attend a 7 day mandatory training course. This course is held during weekdays and daylight hours. All 7 days are mandatory and are scheduled in a structured classroom setting.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 year of general healthcare 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
• Phlebotomy, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, Basic Arrythmia Course Completion (for telemetry and ED units)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician class
• EMT or Paramedic (or in a program)

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care including assisting 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 UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections and Foley care).
• Perform at least four of the following BU identified tasks: phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal.
• Perform ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients).
• Perform point of care testing (inc. blood glucose).
• Perform weights, vital signs, I&O.
• Perform telemetry monitor application/reapplication.
• Perform HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs).
• Apply simple dressings.
• Perform placement and removal of restraints.
• Perform 12 lead EKG.
• Perform bladder scan.
• Perform all specimen collections.

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
• Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today

What This Job Offers

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