Patient Care Technician - Emergency Department

Patient Care Technician

We are currently hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Emergency Department at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital. This role involves rotating 12-hour shifts, including every other weekend and participation in the holiday rotation. While prior experience in EMS or Emergency Department settings are preferred, training will be provided to support your success in this fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

The salary listed on the position is that of a Senior Patient Care Technician, which is a valued step in UPMC Patient Care Support Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and salary based on experience and education.

Responsibilities :

• Suggests and supports changes within the department.
• Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.
• Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
• Supports department-based projects and quality initiatives.
• Constructively receives feedback and direction.
• Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director.
• Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance.
• Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
• Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.
• Participates in project and committee work.
• Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information.
• Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
• Documents in the medical record according to established procedures.
• Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
• Transports cardiac monitored patients within the hospital setting.
• Completes department clerical functions as needed.
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies / behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• In addition to the standard required competencies, the Patient Care Technician - Senior will achieve and maintain competency and / or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced skills based on department operational need : basic arrhythmia, complex wound care, 12-lead EKGs, and NG tubes clamping and removal.

Qualifications :

a) 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician title, OR

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran