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

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jul, 26

Salary

18.4

Posted On

03 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Patient care, Vital signs, Telemetry monitoring, Specimen collection, Phlebotomy, IV removal, EKG, Point-of-care testing, Activities of daily living, CPR, BLS

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
Join Our Team as a Casual Patient Care Technician! Are you passionate about making a difference in patients' lives? We are looking for a dedicated Casual Patient Care Technician to join our dynamic Pediatric ICU. The position offers opportunities for growth, with a clear career ladder from Nursing Assistant to Patient Care Technician - Lead. A starting pay rate of $18.40/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. 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
The Patient Care Technician assists with activities of daily living, vital signs, and specimen collection within a pediatric ICU. They may also perform advanced clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, IV removal, and EKG monitoring as required by the department.