Patient Care Technician - TJU Acute Care

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } UPMC Williamsport is seeking a full-time Patient Care Technician to join our TJU Acute Care Unit . This position offers a 36-hour work week on the night shift, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. , with every other weekend and rotating holidays . The Patient Care Technician (PCT) plays an important role in providing high-quality, patient-centered care by supporting nurses and other healthcare professionals with daily clinical and personal care needs.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), monitoring vital signs, collecting specimens, and helping maintain a clean and safe environment. We're looking for someone who is compassionate, dependable, communicates effectively, and is committed to creating a safe and supportive experience for our patients. We offer a robust career ladder!

Final candidates will be selected for the appropriate job title within the career ladder based on education, experience, and manager discretion at the time of offer. Responsibilities Perform UPMC nursing core assistant responsibilities, including assisting patients with bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, transporting, turning, and repositioning. Complete point-of-care testing, including blood glucose testing, weights, vital signs, intake and output (I&O), telemetry monitor application/reapplication, and hospital-acquired condition and patient safety indicator responsibilities.

Perform simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scans, specimen collection, and intra-hospital patient transportation. Achieve and maintain competency in at least one advanced skill based on department operational needs. Advanced skills may include phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, basic arrhythmia recognition, 12-lead EKGs, and NG tube clamping and removal.

Report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department. Support unit activities by responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients. Communicate learning needs to the unit director or direct leader and request assistance with planning and prioritizing activities as needed.

Demonstrate an understanding of cultural diversity, workplace safety, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions. Provide instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN. Apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints according to physician orders and hospital protocols.

Document patient care in the medical record according to established procedures. Follow appropriate medication-access guidelines, with access limited to distributing medications to the nurse. Perform duties in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.

Perform other duties as assigned. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } High school diploma or GED required. Candidates must also 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, or promotion for individuals with less than 1 year of experience, OR Current 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. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic, or current enrollment in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred .

Licenses and Certifications CPR required within 30 days of hire , based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component. ACLS preferred. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran