Provide direct patient care, including assistance with patient procedures and activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, transporting, turning, and repositioning.
Assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies as directed.
Perform UPMC core nursing assistant responsibilities, including:
Blood glucose monitoring
Weights
Vital signs
Intake & Output
Specimen collection
Foley catheter care
Telemetry monitor application/reapplication
Hospital-acquired condition & patient safety indicator tasks
Simple dressings
Placement and removal of restraints
Bladder scans
“Ticket to Ride” intra-hospital patient transport
Perform at least four BU‑identified clinical tasks: phlebotomy, 12‑lead EKG, simple dressing changes, Foley catheter removal, point‑of‑care testing, bladder scanning, straight catheterization, or IV catheter removal.
Report changes in patient status and provide feedback to the RN regarding patient care.
Communicate effectively and professionally with all members of the healthcare team and other departments.
Contribute to unit operations by responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
Ensure equipment malfunctions are promptly reported to the appropriate department.
Provide patient and family instruction under the direction of the RN.
Apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints per physician order or hospital protocol.
Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions.
Support a safe workplace environment for patients, colleagues, and self.
Maintain productive working relationships by demonstrating accountability, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patient care.
Adhere strictly to all hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards, including standard precautions.
Participate in department-based projects, quality initiatives, and process improvements.
Receive feedback constructively and identify learning needs; seek assistance with planning and prioritizing work as needed.
Complete documentation in the medical record according to established procedures.
Perform clerical duties as assigned and complete work in a timely and productive manner.
Maintain competency in required standard skills and achieve/maintain competency in at least one advanced skill based on departmental need, including:
Phlebotomy/venipuncture
Peripheral IV removal
Indwelling Foley catheter removal
Basic arrhythmia
12‑lead EKG
NG tube clamping and removal
Access to medications is limited to distribution of medications to the nurse.
Two 12‑hour shifts weekly
Rotating shifts: 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.
Weekend requirement: 3 weekend shifts per 6‑week schedule
Night requirement: 3-night shifts per 6‑week schedule
Position can be upgraded to a Sr Patient Care Technician or Specialist based on experience
High school diploma or GED required.
Must meet one of the following:
1 year of general healthcare experience, or
6 months of experience as a UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion (for those with <1 year of experience), or
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 or Paramedic certification — or current enrollment in an EMT/Paramedic program — preferred.
At least 1 year of acute care experience preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required within 30 days of hire (AHA standards including didactic and skills demonstration).
ACLS preferred.
Act 34 Clearance required.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.