Patient Care Technician, Mom-Baby

UPMC Hamot Women's Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician to join the Mom-Baby Unit!

This position is full-time, rotating days and overnights.

Are you a healthcare professional interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development?

If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today!

1 year of previous patient care experience required.

_Title and Salary will be determined based upon education and experience._ **Responsibilities:** + Assist with patient care, procedures, and daily living activities.

Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.

+ Report patient status changes and provide feedback to RNs.

Perform core nursing assistant duties: ADLs, blood glucose, weights, vitals, I&O, specimen collection, Foley care.

+ Competent in at least four additional tasks: phlebotomy, EKG, simple dressings, Foley/IV removal, bladder scan, straight catheter, point-of-care testing.

+ Report equipment malfunctions and communicate with relevant departments.

Respond to call lights, phones, pass meal trays, and transport patients.

Accept feedback, identify learning needs, and seek help with prioritization.

+ Educate patients/families under RN direction; manage restraints per protocol.

Communicate effectively with healthcare team; respect diversity and safety.

+ Maintain professional relationships and demonstrate accountability and motivation.

Follow all patient care and hospital policies, including safety protocols.

+ Support departmental changes, projects, and quality initiatives.

Document care accurately and perform clerical duties as needed.

+ Ensure timely, productive completion of assigned tasks.

Limited medication access-only to distribute to nurses.

+ In addition to the required standard competencies, the Patient Care Technician will achieve and maintain competency and/or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced skills based on department operational need: phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, basic arrythmia, 12-lead EKG, and NG tubes clamping and removal.

+ High school diploma or GED required.

+ Must meet one of the following: + 1 year of general healthcare experience.

+ 6 months as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency within 120 days.

+ Enrollment in PT/OT/PA or related healthcare program with at least one clinical rotation completed.

+ Bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.

+ Successful completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician class.

Successful completion of eRecord training.

+ EMT or Paramedic certification, or current enrollment in such a program preferred.

**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire + Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal within 90 days of hire or transfer + Act 33 with renewal + Act 34 with renewal + ACLS preferred **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**