Patient Care Technician, Step Down Unit

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Join our 3B Step Down team as a Patient Care Technician!If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, working with a variety of patients, and being part of a team that truly works together, this could be a great fit for you. This position works three 12-hour shifts per week, rotating between days (7 AM-7 PM) and nights (7 PM-7 AM), with alternating weekends and holidays. PCTs may occasionally float to Med/Surg units throughout the hospital, typically once a month or less. With great teamwork, an interesting patient population, and opportunities to grow along the PCT career ladder, 3B is a great place to build your skills and make an impact!

The Patient Care Technician is a valued step in UPMC's Patient Care Support Career Ladder. Final placement will be based 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
• 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.

*High school diploma or GED. *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 for those with less than 1 year of experience, ORc)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 eRecord training.*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

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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran