Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician to join our dynamic healthcare team. This role is integral to providing high-quality patient care and maintaining a positive patient experience.The Patient Care Technician is a valued step in UPMCs Patient Care Support Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate depending on education and experience.

Provides patient care and assists with procedures.

Reports changes in patient status.

Performs core nursing assistant responsibilities (vital signs, specimen collections, Foley care).

Performs at least four additional tasks (phlebotomy, EKG, dressing, catheter removal, point of care testing).

Communicates effectively with other departments.

Contributes to unit activities (responding to call lights, passing meal trays, transporting patients).

Open to feedback and identifies learning needs.

Instructs patients and their families under RN direction.

May apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints.

Adheres to all policies and procedures related to patient care and hospital information.

Supports changes within the department.

Documents in the medical record according to established procedures.

Completes work and clerical functions in a timely and productive manner.

Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

May achieve and maintain competency in advanced skills (phlebotomy, IV removal, catheter removal, basic arrhythmia, EKG, NG tube removal).

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.

Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hireCPR 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 33 with renewal

Act 34 with renewal

Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran