University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Patient Care Technician
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States, 15501
UPMC Somerset is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Patient Care Technician to support our Behavioral Health Unit. This casual position plays a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and supporting departmental operations. The ideal candidate will be flexible with scheduling and committed to maintaining the highest standards of care.
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.
Qualifications:
* 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:
* 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.
Qualifications:
* 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