Patient Care Technician Labor & Delivery

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) works in the Labor & Delivery Department at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, a high-volume maternity unit caring for patients experiencing normal and natural childbirth, high-risk deliveries, substance abuse, and pregnancy loss. The department includes an OB emergency department, labor suite, operating room, PACU, and ICU, and works with a range of obstetric disciplines and providers.

The PCT provides patient care by assisting with procedures, activities of daily living, and physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies. The PCT communicates patient-care feedback to the RN and reports changes in patient status. Core duties include nursing-assistant responsibilities and department-identified clinical tasks; all required competencies must be achieved. This position is part of UPMC’s nursing support career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary are determined based on education and experience.

Candidates without prior PCT experience in a hospital-based setting must attend a mandatory seven-day training course held on weekdays during daylight hours. All seven days are required and take place in a structured classroom setting.

The schedule consists of three 12-hour rotating shifts: 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and 7 p.m.–7 a.m., including weekends and holidays. Hours may change based on business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One of the following: one year of general healthcare experience; enrollment in a PT, OT, or PA program or related healthcare training program with at least one clinical rotation completed; or a completed bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). CPR must meet AHA standards, including didactic instruction and skills demonstration, within 30 days of hire.
• Act 33 clearance with renewal.
• Act 34 clearance with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI clearance.
• Other clearances may be required based on the department of hire.
• All required competencies must be achieved.

Nice To Haves

• Previous postpartum or Labor & Delivery experience is strongly preferred; candidates with Med Surg (Acute Care), ED, and/or ICU experience will also be considered.
• Successful completion of the UPMC Patient Care Technician class preferred.
• EMT or Paramedic certification, or enrollment in an EMT or Paramedic program, preferred.
• Advanced skills as required by unit need and patient population: phlebotomy, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, and Basic Arrhythmia Course completion for telemetry and ED units.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient procedures and activities of daily living.
• Assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Provide feedback to the RN about patient care and report changes in patient status.
• Perform core nursing-assistant responsibilities, including blood glucose testing, weights, vital signs, intake and output, specimen collection, and Foley care.
• Perform at least four department-identified tasks, such as phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point-of-care testing, bladder scan, straight catheterization, or IV catheter removal.
• Perform activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning, and repositioning patients.
• Apply and reapply telemetry monitors and support HAC and PSI prevention, including TEDs and SCDs.
• As applicable, apply simple dressings, place and remove restraints, perform 12-lead EKGs and bladder scans, and collect specimens.
• Achieve all required competencies.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at an accredited institution for employees and their dependents; amount varies based on job title and status.
• An incomparable Total Rewards package.
• Access to modern healthcare equipment and technology.
• Opportunities for continued growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

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