What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician- Float Pool position at UPMC?
Join UPMC Hamot’s Float Pool as a Patient Care Technician and gain hands-on experience across multiple units in the hospital. This role offers the opportunity to build a diverse skill set while working with a supportive, team-oriented environment.
This position features flexible scheduling with rotating day and night shifts, including weekends and holidays. Float Pool team members receive a 10% differential for their flexibility.
Title and pay will be determined based on education and experience.
Responsibilities
- 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
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000