Patient Care Technician

Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care and making a difference in the lives of others? Our 4B Ortho Surgery unit is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Technician to join our dynamic team. This position offers a rotating schedule with 12-hour shifts (6:30 AM – 6:30 PM or 6:30 PM – 6:30 AM), Sunday through Sunday, providing flexibility and variety while supporting our patients’ recovery and well-being. In this role, you will assist with daily living activities, therapies, and provide vital feedback to our nursing staff. If you are committed to excellence, eager to learn, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you!

The Patient Care Technician is a valued step in UPMC’s Patient Care Support Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate depending 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, or 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 bachelors 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)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran