The UPMC East is looking to hire a dynamic, detail-oriented full-time Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our fast-paced team at 275 Clairton Blvd., Suite 500, West Mifflin, PA 15236. As a vital part of our post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) team, the PCT will collaborate with nursing and medical staff to provide exceptional post-operative care, ensuring patients experience a smooth and comfortable recovery after surgery.
This role will be working five 8-hour shifts (7am-3:30pm) - No weekends or holidays!
Responsibilities:
Support PACU nurses with post-operative patient care, ensuring comfort, proper positioning, and effective monitoring.
Observe patients for signs of distress and promptly report changes to the RN.
Provide reassurance and emotional support to patients recovering from anesthesia.
Assist patients with hygiene, toileting, and dressing during the recovery process.
Safely transport patients from the PACU to their vehicle upon discharge.
Maintain a clean and organized recovery environment, adhering to infection control standards.
Monitor linen inventory and coordinate ordering for the facility.
Perform essential nursing assistant responsibilities, including vitals, blood glucose monitoring, intake & output tracking, specimen collection, and Foley catheter care.
Execute specialized tasks such as phlebotomy, 12-lead EKGs, dressing applications, bladder scans, IV catheter and Foley catheter removal.
Ensure proper documentation of patient care and maintain accurate medical records.
Communicate effectively with the healthcare team, fostering a collaborative and patient-focused environment.
Adhere to all hospital policies and procedures, contributing to patient safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
Support patient education, providing instructions under RN guidance and assisting in transition of care.
Maintain a high level of professionalism, enthusiasm, and accountability in all aspects of patient and team interactions.
Participate in department-based projects and quality improvement initiatives.
Respond to patient needs and assist with daily unit activities, including meal service, call light responses, and patient transportation.
Demonstrate adaptability in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining a strong commitment to patient care.
High school diploma or GED.
Must also have either 1 Year of general healthcare experience
OR 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion for those with less than 1 year of experience
OR enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation
OR completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.
Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class
Successful completion of eRecord training
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR 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 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran