Patient Care Technician at UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA

UPMC Mercy’s PACU General OR is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician to support surgical patients throughout their pre- and post-operative experience! This position offers a desirable Monday through Friday daylight schedule with no weekends or holidays, with rotating shifts of 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. You’ll work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment assisting with vital signs, point-of-care testing, patient preparation, mobility, stocking, and other essential patient care needs. UPMC also offers a PCT career ladder, with title determined based on your background and experience. Candidates with strong communication skills, flexibility, and IV insertion experience are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities:

• Must routinely perform and be fully competent with the UPMC nursing core assistant responsibilities including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients.) PLUS point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, hospital-acquired condition & patient safety indicator. In addition, simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections and ticket to ride (intra-hospital patient transportation).
• In addition to the required standard competencies, the Patient Care Technician will achieve and maintain competency and/or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced skills based on department operational need: phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, basic arrythmia, 12-lead EKG, and NG tubes clamping and removal.
• Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
• Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director or direct leader. Request's assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
• Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
• Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN. May apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.
• Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
• *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• *Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 34 with renewal
• ACLS preferred

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran