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Patient Care Technician - Specialist (Full-Time) - Magee Resource Center

UPMC Life Changing Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA, US
$17,88-$28,17 an hour
Full-time

Are you interested in working at Magnet-designated UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital? Only 7% of hospitals nationwide have achieved Magnet designation - and we’re one of them! For more than a century, UPMC Magee has been caring for women through all stages of their lives, and we are looking for the next talented employee to join our team.

The Resource Pool provides ad hoc staffing solutions for special needs or disruptions in the hospital’s workforce, such as in the case of vacancies, call-offs, and surges in patient census.

Resource staff float to all areas of the hospital (including Med-Surg, ICU, PACU, and Emergency Department); Resource staff also opens and staffs overflow units during high census, so a high level of autonomy and self-direction is required.

To work in the Resource Pool, you must be especially flexible, knowledgeable, and responsive! Typically, 2-3 years of inpatient nursing experience or prior work in a resource / float position is preferred;

RNs receive a 10% differential in their hourly rate for floating.

What can you Expect as a Patient Care Technician?

The Patient Care Technician provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living and assists with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.

They provide feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.

The Patient Care Technician performs the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections and Foley care) and at least four of the following BU identified tasks : phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal.

They also must routinely perform the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients as well as point of care testing (inc.

blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application / reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs / SCDs).

In addition, they may also apply simple dressings, placement, and removal of restraints, 12 lead EKG, bladder scan, all specimen collections.

All competencies must be achieved.

Note : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job.

They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.

The Patient Care Technician is a valued step in the UPMC nursing support career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement.

Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience.

How does UPMC Support our Employees?

UPMC is committed to investing in our employees financially, personally, and professionally starting on day one of your career.

From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your career.

Here are a few examples of how we support our employees :

  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,* per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (*amount varies based on job title and status)
  • An incomparable Total Rewards package
  • Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today

Shifts / Hours :

  • Hours are subject to change based on business needs.
  • HS Diploma or GED Required and one of the following :
  • 2 years of healthcare experience and meet clinical requirements of PCT-Senior and PCT Specialist Roles (Peripheral IV cath insertion, indwelling cath insertion, and straight cath insertion)
  • Advanced Skills (required as needed based on unit need & patient population) : Phlebotomy, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, Basic Arrythmia Course Completion (for telemetry and ED units)
  • 1 year of experience and enrollment in PT / OT / PA program with completion of at least one clinical rotation
  • 1 year of experience and completion of a bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
  • Act 33 with renewal
  • Act 34 with renewal
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance
  • Other clearances may be required based on department of hire

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority / Females / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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