Patient Care Technician In 4A Inpatient Rehab
Join our team as a patient care technician in 4A inpatient rehab! Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care and making a difference in the lives of others? Our 4A inpatient rehab 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 supporting our patients' recovery and well-being by assisting with daily living activities, therapies, and 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.
- Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
- 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.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 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, 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 basic information system training.
- Microcomputer experience preferred.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- 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.
- ACLS preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
- Act 34 with renewal.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.