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).

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.

• 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 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 33 with renewal

• Act 34 with renewal

• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran