Join Our Team as a Part-Time Patient Care Technician - Specialist!

Are you passionate about making a difference in patients' lives? We are looking for a dedicated Patient Care Technician - Specialist to join our dynamic Emergency Department.

The position offers opportunities for growth, with a clear career ladder from Nursing Assistant to Patient Care Technician - Lead. A starting pay rate of $19.40/hour for Nursing Assistants is offered, based on experience and qualifications.

Primary Responsibilities:

+ Perform patient care tasks, including ADLs, point-of-care testing, and basic medical procedures (e.g., IV/foley insertion/removal, specimen collection, wound care, etc.).

+ Assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies; report patient status changes to RNs.

+ Participate in patient/family education, quality initiatives, and department projects.

+ Adhere to safety policies, document accurately, and complete work efficiently

+ Transport cardiac-monitored patients and perform advanced tasks based on departmental needs (e.g., EKGs, NG tube removal).

+ Engage in continuous learning, feedback, and self-review.

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

+ Must also have either a) 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician - Senior title, OR b) 1 year of experience (defined above) and enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, or c) 1 year of experience (defined above) and completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.

+ Annual completion of a professional contribution to be determined after hire.

+ Successful completion of patient care technician specialist class.

+ Successful completion of basic information system training.

+ Microcomputer experience preferred.

+ Nursing Student that has completed one clinical rotation preferred Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

+ Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course and annual competency required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Clearances with renewal:

+ Act 31, 33, 34, 73

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran