Patient Care Technician, Mom-Baby

UPMC•Erie, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Hamot Women's Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician to join the Mom-Baby Unit! This position is full-time, rotating days and overnights. Are you a healthcare professional interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development? If you’re passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today! 1 year of previous Patient Care Technician experience required. Title and Salary will be determined based upon education and experience.

Requirements

1 year of previous Patient Care Technician experience required.
High school diploma or GED required.
Must meet one of the following: 1 year of general healthcare experience; 6 months as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency within 120 days; Enrollment in PT/OT/PA or related healthcare program with at least one clinical rotation completed; Bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field; Successful completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician class; Successful completion of eRecord training.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal within 90 days of hire or transfer
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal

Nice To Haves

EMT or Paramedic certification, or current enrollment in such a program preferred.
ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with patient care, procedures, and daily living activities.
Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
Report patient status changes and provide feedback to RNs.
Perform core nursing assistant duties: ADLs, blood glucose, weights, vitals, I&O, specimen collection, Foley care.
Competent in at least four additional tasks: phlebotomy, EKG, simple dressings, Foley/IV removal, bladder scan, straight catheter, point-of-care testing.
Report equipment malfunctions and communicate with relevant departments.
Respond to call lights, phones, pass meal trays, and transport patients.
Accept feedback, identify learning needs, and seek help with prioritization.
Educate patients/families under RN direction; manage restraints per protocol.
Communicate effectively with healthcare team; respect diversity and safety.
Maintain professional relationships and demonstrate accountability and motivation.
Follow all patient care and hospital policies, including safety protocols.
Support departmental changes, projects, and quality initiatives.
Document care accurately and perform clerical duties as needed.
Ensure timely, productive completion of assigned tasks.
Limited medication access—only to distribute to nurses.
In addition to the required standard competencies, the Patient Care Technician will achieve and maintain competency and/or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced skills based on department operational need: phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, basic arrythmia, 12-lead EKG, and NG tubes clamping and removal.