Patient Care Technician- Float Pool

UPMC•Erie, PA

About The Position

UPMC Hamot is hiring a part-time Patient Care Technician for its Float Pool. The role supports patients and clinical teams across a variety of care areas. Float Pool PCTs receive a 10% differential on their base rate. The position includes rotating day and night shifts, weekend work totaling 24 hours per six-week schedule, and holidays (one summer, one winter, and three hard-to-fill days). Title and salary are determined based on experience and education. Access to medications is limited to distributing medication to the nurse.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Meet at least one of the following: at least one year of general healthcare experience; at least six months of experience as a UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA; current enrollment in a PT, OT, PA, or related healthcare training program with at least one clinical rotation completed; or a completed bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.
Candidates with less than one year of experience must achieve PCT competency within 120 days of hire, transfer, or promotion.
Successful completion of the UPMC Patient Care Technician class.
Successful completion of eRecord training.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) meeting American Heart Association standards, including didactic instruction and skills demonstration, within 30 days of hire.
Act 34 clearance.
Work rotating day and night shifts, weekends (24 hours per six-week schedule), and holidays (one summer, one winter, and three hard-to-fill days).

Nice To Haves

Previous PCT or CNA experience is highly preferred.
EMT, Paramedic, or current enrollment in an EMT or Paramedic program.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Responsibilities

Provide patient care and assist with procedures and activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, transporting, turning, and repositioning patients.
Perform nursing assistant responsibilities, including blood glucose testing, obtaining weights and vital signs, measuring intake and output, collecting specimens, providing Foley care, applying or reapplying telemetry monitors, and supporting patient safety.
Assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies as directed.
Observe patients, communicate changes in condition, and provide feedback to the RN regarding patient care.
Perform additional clinical skills based on department needs and demonstrated competency, which may include phlebotomy or venipuncture, 12-lead EKGs, point-of-care testing, simple dressing changes, bladder scanning, straight catheterization, Foley catheter removal, peripheral IV removal, basic arrhythmia monitoring, and NG tube clamping and removal.
Provide patient and family instruction under the direction of the RN.
Apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints according to established protocols.
Document patient care accurately and according to established procedures.
Support unit operations by answering call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, transporting patients, and assisting with other unit activities.
Maintain clear, professional, and respectful communication with patients, families, colleagues, and healthcare team members.
Follow established safety, infection prevention, confidentiality, and patient care policies and procedures.
Demonstrate accountability, teamwork, cultural awareness, and commitment to a safe and supportive environment.
Participate in department initiatives, quality improvement efforts, ongoing learning, and professional development.
Complete assigned work efficiently and assist with clerical functions as needed.
Distribute medications only to the nurse.