Patient Care Technician
About The Position
UPMC is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician for its 9A Endocrinology Unit. The role offers a career ladder from Nursing Assistant to Patient Care Technician - Lead. Scheduling requires availability for rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays. The posting states a starting pay rate of $19.40 per hour for Nursing Assistants, based on experience and qualifications. The Patient Care Technician assists with activities of daily living and basic patient care, performs point-of-care testing and vital signs, monitors telemetry, and collects specimens. Depending on department needs, the role may also include advanced skills such as phlebotomy, IV removal, and EKGs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one of the following: one year of general healthcare experience; six months of experience as a UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire, transfer, or promotion; enrollment in a nursing program with at least one clinical rotation completed; or a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.
- CPR meeting AHA standards, including a didactic and skills demonstration component, is required within 30 days of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
- Clearances with renewal: Act 31, 33, 34, and 73.
Nice To Haves
- Nursing students or candidates with EMT experience are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and basic patient care.
- Perform point-of-care testing and take vital signs.
- Monitor telemetry.
- Collect specimens.
- Depending on department needs, perform phlebotomy, IV removal, and EKGs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
