What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician - Emergency Services position at UPMC?
Job Title: Full-Time Patient Care Technician – Emergency Department
Location: UPMC Hamot
Shift: Rotating Evenings/Nights, 12-Hour Shifts (11a-11p, 3p-3a, 7p-7a)
About UPMC Hamot's Emergency Department:
UPMC Hamot's Emergency Department is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Technician to join our dynamic team! UPMC Hamot Emergency Department is the largest ED in the Erie region and provides comprehensive care for minor and major injuries 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are a level 2 trauma center, cardiac center and comprehensive stroke center. We are also among a select few EDs internationally that have received the Emergency Nurse Association Lantern Award that signifies our exceptional practice and innovative performance in the core areas of leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in patient care and are ready to contribute to our mission of Life Changing Medicine, we want to hear from you!
Previous patient care experience is required.
Title and Salary will be determined based upon education and experience.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with patient procedures and activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies. Provide feedback to RN and report changes in patient status.
- Perform blood glucose tests, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, and Foley care.
- Complete at least four additional tasks: phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal.
- Report equipment malfunctions. Communicate effectively with other departments.
- Maintain professional and respectful relationships. Respond to call lights and telephones.
- Pass meal trays and transport patients. Receive and act on feedback. Identify learning needs and improve skills.
- Participate in self-review. Instruct patients and families under RN direction.
- Apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per protocol.
- Communicate clearly with the healthcare team. Understand cultural diversity and workplace safety.
- Develop productive working relationships. Adhere to patient care and hospital policies.
- Comply with safety procedures and standard precautions.
- Suggest and support departmental changes. Assume responsibility for assignments.
- Support department projects and quality initiatives.
- Document in medical records. Perform clerical functions as needed.
- Achieve competency in advanced skills: phlebotomy, IV removal, Foley catheter removal, basic arrhythmia, 12-lead EKG, NG tube clamping/removal.
If you have any questions about the position or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our recruiter is available to assist you and provide more information to help you determine if this opportunity is the right fit for you.
To connect, simply send an email to valencickp@upmc.edu, and we’ll be happy to schedule a time to speak with you or address any inquiries you may have.