Patient Care Technician at UPMC

, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Blood Glucose Monitoring, Vital Signs, Specimen Collection, Foley Catheter Care, Phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, Point-of-care Testing, Patient Transport, Communication, Documentation, Quality Improvement, Safety, Respectful Environment, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join the Behavioral Health Unit at UPMC Somerset as a full-time Patient Care Technician! This role is key to delivering high-quality patient care and supporting departmental functions. We're seeking candidates who are adaptable to working variable shifts, including rotating weekends and holidays, and who are passionate about positively impacting the lives of our patients. Responsibilities: Provide routine patient care and assist with activities of daily living Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies. Perform core nursing assistant duties including: Blood glucose monitoring Weights Vital signs Intake & Output (I&O) Specimen collection Foley catheter care Perform at least four of the following advanced tasks: Phlebotomy 12-lead EKG Simple dressing changes Foley catheter removal Point-of-care testing Bladder scanning Straight catheterization IV catheter removal Assist with patient transport, meal tray distribution, and response to call lights. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team. Document patient care activities in the medical record accurately and timely. Support departmental initiatives and quality improvement projects. Maintain a safe and respectful environment, adhering to hospital policies and procedures. High school diploma or equivalent. If no previous hospital or pre-hospital training, must have one of the following: successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class successful completion of EIC training program successful completion of first year of clinical work in a nursing program. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Technician will provide routine patient care and assist with activities of daily living while supporting various therapies. They will also document patient care activities and maintain a safe environment in accordance with hospital policies.