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Patient Care Technician at UPMC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

19.8

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Patient Care, Activities Of Daily Living, Point-Of-Care Testing, Vital Signs, Telemetry Monitoring, Specimen Collection, Phlebotomy, IV Removal, EKGs, CPR, BLS

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
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 6B 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 $19.80/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. High school diploma or equivalent. Must also have at least one of the below: 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 Nursing Students or those with EMT experience 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 Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Clearances with renewal: Act 31, 33, 34, 73 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include assisting patients with activities of daily living, performing basic patient care, conducting point-of-care testing, monitoring vital signs, and telemetry. The role may also involve advanced skills such as phlebotomy, IV removal, and EKGs based on departmental needs.