UPMC Hamot is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician to join the team on Pediatrics!  If you’re passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today!

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

Responsibilities:

• Provides patient care, including assisting with procedures and activities of daily living.
• Assists with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Offers feedback to RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.
• Performs UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities, including: Blood glucose monitoring, Weights measurement, Recording vital signs, Intake and output monitoring, Specimen collections, Foley care.
• Additionally performs at least four of the following tasks: Phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, Simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, Point of care testing, Bladder scan, Straight catheterization, IV catheter removal
• Ensures equipment malfunctions are reported and communicates effectively with other departments.
• Establishes professional relationships and contributes to unit activities.
• Receives and acts upon feedback constructively, identifies learning needs, and seeks assistance as needed.
• Provides patient and family instruction and may apply, monitor, and remove restraints as per protocol.
• Demonstrates clear communication with the healthcare team and understanding of cultural diversity and safety protocols.
• Adheres strictly to policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Documents accurately in medical records and completes clerical tasks promptly.
• Maintains competency in advanced skills based on departmental needs, such as: Phlebotomy/venipuncture, Peripheral IV removal, Indwelling Foley catheter removal, Basic arrhythmia management, 12-lead EKG interpretation, NG tube management
• Performs according to system-wide competencies/behaviors and fulfills other assigned duties.