Join Our Team as a Patient Care Technician in 4A Inpatient Rehab!

Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care and making a difference in the lives of others? Our 4A Inpatient Rehab unit is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Technician to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting our patients' recovery and well-being by assisting with daily living activities, therapies, and providing 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 UPMCs 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 equivalent.

+ Must also have either

+ a) 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician 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 senior class

+ Successful completion of basic information system training.? Microcomputer experience preferred.? Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

+ 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.

+ May, in the course of their duties, be in rooms where medications are stored or may transport medications when they transport patients.

+ Transportation of medication is limited from one department to another. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hireACLS preferredCPR 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)

+ Act 34

**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**