Patient Care Technician- Float Pool

The Hamot Float Pool is looking for a part-time Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our team! This is a great opportunity to support patients and clinical teams across a variety of areas while building your skills and experience. PCTs in the Float Pool earn a 10% differential on their base rate!

Schedule: This position works rotating day and night shifts, with weekends (24 hours per 6 week schedule) and holidays (1 summer, 1 winter, and 3 hard to fill days) required. Previous PCT or CNA experience is highly preferred.

Title and salary will be determined based on experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care and assists with procedures and activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, transporting, turning, and repositioning patients.
• Performs core nursing assistant responsibilities, including blood glucose testing, weights, vital signs, intake and output, specimen collection, Foley care, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, and other patient safety activities.
• Assists with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies as directed.
• Observes patients, communicates changes in condition, and provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care.
• Performs additional clinical skills based on department needs and demonstrated competency, which may include:
• Phlebotomy/venipuncture
• 12-lead EKG
• Point-of-care testing
• Simple dressing changes
• Bladder scanning
• Straight catheterization
• Foley catheter removal
• Peripheral IV removal
• Basic arrhythmia monitoring
• NG tube clamping and removal
• Provides patient and family instruction under the direction of the RN.
• Applies, monitors, and removes patient restraints according to established protocols.
• Documents patient care accurately and according to established procedures.
• Supports unit operations by answering call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, transporting patients, and assisting with other unit activities.
• Maintains clear, professional, and respectful communication with patients, families, colleagues, and members of the healthcare team.
• Follows established safety, infection prevention, confidentiality, and patient care policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates accountability, teamwork, cultural awareness, and a commitment to a safe and supportive environment.
• Participates in department initiatives, quality improvement efforts, ongoing learning, and professional development.
• Completes assigned work efficiently and assists with clerical functions as needed.
• Access to medications is limited to distribution of the medication to the nurse.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Candidates must meet one of the following experience or education requirements:
• At least 1 year of general healthcare experience; OR
• At least 6 months of experience as a UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA. Candidates with less than 1 year of experience must achieve PCT competency within 120 days of hire, transfer, or promotion; OR
• Current enrollment in a PT, OT, PA, or related healthcare training program, with completion of at least one clinical rotation; OR
• Completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.
• Successful completion of the UPMC Patient Care Technician class.
• Successful completion of eRecord training.
• EMT, Paramedic, or current enrollment in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

Licensure, Certifications & Clearances

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on American Heart Association (AHA) standards, including both a didactic and skills demonstration component, within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
• Act 34 clearance required.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran