Patient Care Technician at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Mobility Support, Post-Operative Care, Feedback Reporting, Nursing Assistant Tasks, Communication, Patient Instruction, Documentation, Quality Initiatives, Safety Procedures, Therapy Support, Self-Review, Clerical Functions, Equipment Reporting, Restraint Monitoring, Vital Signs

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join Our Team as a Patient Care Technician in 4B Ortho! Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care and supporting recovery in orthopedic patients? Our 4B Orthopedic Surgery unit is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Technician to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in assisting patients with mobility, post-surgical care, and daily living activities, while providing vital feedback to our nursing staff. If you are committed to excellence, eager to learn, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you! The Patient Care Technician is a valued step in UPMC's Patient Care Support Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate depending on education and experience. Responsibilities: • Assist with patient procedures and daily living activities, especially mobility support and post-operative care. • Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies tailored to orthopedic recovery. • 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 hireACLS 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

The Patient Care Technician assists patients with mobility, post-surgical care, and daily living activities while providing feedback to nursing staff. They perform core nursing assistant tasks and contribute to unit activities, ensuring adherence to patient care policies and safety procedures.