Patient Care Technician, Mom-Baby

UPMC Hamot Women's Hospital Patient Care Technician

UPMC Hamot Women's Hospital is hiring a part-time Patient Care Technician to join the Mom-Baby Unit! Are you a healthcare professional interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development? If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today! One year of previous patient care experience required. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with patient care, procedures, and daily living activities. Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Report patient status changes and provide feedback to RNs. Perform core nursing assistant duties: ADLs, blood glucose, weights, vitals, I&O, specimen collection, Foley care.
• Competent in at least four additional tasks: phlebotomy, EKG, simple dressings, Foley/IV removal, bladder scan, straight catheter, point-of-care testing.
• Report equipment malfunctions and communicate with relevant departments. Respond to call lights, phones, pass meal trays, and transport patients. Accept feedback, identify learning needs, and seek help with prioritization.
• Educate patients/families under RN direction; manage restraints per protocol. Communicate effectively with healthcare team; respect diversity and safety.
• Maintain professional relationships and demonstrate accountability and motivation. Follow all patient care and hospital policies, including safety protocols. Support departmental changes, projects, and quality initiatives. Document care accurately and perform clerical duties as needed.
• Ensure timely, productive completion of assigned tasks. Limited medication accessonly to distribute to nurses.
• 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.

High school diploma or GED required. Must meet one of the following:

• One year of general healthcare experience.
• Six months as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency within 120 days.
• Enrollment in PT/OT/PA or related healthcare program with at least one clinical rotation completed.
• Bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.
• Successful completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician class.
• Successful completion of eRecord training.
• EMT or Paramedic certification, or current enrollment in such a program preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS preferred.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran