Patient Care Technician, 5 South Cardiology

UPMC•Erie, PA

About The Position

Are you a healthcare professional interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development? 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! UPMC Hamot is hiring a Patient Care Technician to join our 5 South Cardiology unit! This position is full-time, rotating shift hours. In addition to the required standard competencies, the Patient Care Technician will achieve and maintain competency and/or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced skills based on department operational need: phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, basic arrythmia, 12-lead EKG, and NG tubes clamping and removal.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must meet one of the following experience/education criteria: 1 year of general healthcare experience.
6 months as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency within 120 days.
Enrollment in PT/OT/PA or related healthcare program with at least one clinical rotation completed.
Bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field.
Successful completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician class.
Successful completion of eRecord training.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
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Nice To Haves

EMT or Paramedic certification preferred, or current enrollment in an EMT/Paramedic program.
ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with patient care, procedures, and daily living activities.
Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies. Report patient status changes and provide feedback to RNs.
Perform core nursing assistant duties: ADLs, vital signs, I&O, blood glucose, weights, specimen collection, Foley care.
Competent in at least four additional tasks: phlebotomy, EKG, simple dressings, Foley/IV catheter removal, bladder scan, straight catheter, point-of-care testing.
Report equipment malfunctions and communicate with other departments.
Respond to call lights, phones, pass meal trays, and transport patients. Accept feedback, identify learning needs, and seek help with prioritization.
Educate patients/families under RN direction; manage restraints per protocol. Communicate clearly with healthcare team; respect diversity and workplace safety.
Maintain professional relationships and demonstrate accountability and motivation. Follow all patient care and hospital policies, including safety protocols.
Support departmental changes, quality initiatives, and problem-solving. Document care accurately and complete clerical tasks as needed.
Apply telemetry monitors and support patient safety indicators.
Distribute medications only to nurses, not administer them.