Patient Care Technician- Float Pool
UPMC
- Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
- Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
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Provide direct patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, and transporting)
Obtain and record vital signs, weights, intake & output, and blood glucose testing
Assist with patient procedures and support therapies (physical, respiratory, cardiopulmonary)
Perform specimen collection and support Foley care
Complete core PCT skills such as point-of-care testing, simple dressings, bladder scans, and patient transport
Perform advanced skills based on unit needs (e.g., phlebotomy, EKGs, IV or Foley removal)
Communicate patient status changes to the RN and support patient and family education
Respond to call lights, assist with unit operations, and collaborate with the care team
Document care accurately and follow all safety and compliance protocols
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High School Diploma or GED required
Must meet one of the following for a PCT title:
One (1) year of general healthcare experience
Six (6) months of experience as a UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA
PCT competency must be achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion for those with less than one year of experience
Enrollment in a PT, OT, PA, or related healthcare training program with at least one completed clinical rotation
Completion of a Bachelor's degree in a health sciences field
Applicants with no experience will be considered for a Nursing Assistant title at the starting rate of $18.79/hr
Successful completion of:
UPMC Patient Care Technician class
eRecord training
Preferred:
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic certification, or current enrollment in an EMT/Paramedic program
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances
Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR required (AHA standards with both didactic and skills demonstration) within 30 days of hire
ACLS preferred
Act 34 clearance required
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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