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Veterans Staffing

Patient Care Technician

Veterans Staffing, Pittsburgh

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Full-Time Patient Care Technician

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 Patient Care Technician to join our dynamic Neonatal ICU A. 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 $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.

Qualifications:

  • 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.