Patient Care Technician - Emergency Department at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Emergency Department, Team Oriented, Patient Procedures, Daily Living Activities, Therapies Support, Vital Signs, Specimen Collections, Phlebotomy, EKG, Foley Catheter Care, Bladder Scan, Restraint Application, Medical Record Documentation, Safety Procedures, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are currently hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Emergency Department at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital. This role involves rotating 12-hour shifts, including every other weekend, and participation in the holiday rotation. While prior experience in EMS or Emergency Department settings is preferred, it is not required; training will be provided to support your success in this fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The salary listed on the position is that of a Patient Care Technician, which is a valued step in UPMC Patient Care Support Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and salary based on experience and education. Responsibilities: Assist with patient procedures and daily living activities. Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies. Provide feedback to the RN and report changes in patient status. Perform core nursing assistant tasks (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, Foley care) and at least four of the following: phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal. Report equipment malfunctions and communicate effectively with other departments. Contribute to unit activities (responding to call lights, passing meal trays, transporting patients). Receive and act on feedback, identify learning needs, and participate in self-review. Provide patient and family instruction under RN direction; apply, monitor, and remove restraints as needed. Adhere to all patient care policies and safety procedures. Document in medical records and perform clerical functions as needed. Support department projects and quality initiatives. • High school diploma or GED. • Must also have either a) 1 Year of general healthcare experience, OR b) 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion for those with less than 1 year of experience, OR c) enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR d) completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field. • Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class • Successful completion of eRecord training. • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire ACLS preferred CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire ACLS preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include assisting with patient procedures, supporting various therapies, and performing core nursing assistant tasks such as vital signs and specimen collection. The role also requires contributing to unit activities, documenting in medical records, and adhering to all patient care policies and safety procedures.