Patient Care Technician

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

6h

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Full-Time Patient Care Technician!
Are you passionate about making a difference in patients' lives? We are looking for a dedicated Full-Time Patient Care Technician to join our dynamic 7C Pediatrics Unit.
Scheduling requirements include availability for rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.
The position offers opportunities for growth, with a clear career ladder from Nursing Assistant to Patient Care Technician - Lead. A starting pay rate of $19.40/hour for Nursing Assistants is offered, based on experience and qualifications.
Primary Responsibilities:
Assist with activities of daily living, basic patient care, point-of-care testing, vital signs, telemetry monitoring, specimen collection. The role may also involve advanced skills like phlebotomy, IV removal, and EKGs, depending on department needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of general healthcare experience
• 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion
• Enrollment in a nursing program with completion of at least 1 clinical rotation required
• Completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field
• 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)
• Act 31, 33, 34, 73 Clearances with renewal

Nice To Haves

• Nursing Students or those with EMT experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living
• Basic patient care
• Point-of-care testing
• Vital signs
• Telemetry monitoring
• Specimen collection
• Phlebotomy
• IV removal
• EKGs

What This Job Offers

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