**UPMC Kane** **Patient Care Technician** **Casual Status** **Shifts: Variable** **Responsibilities:** + Direct Patient Care: + Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, repositioning, and transporting). + Support patients during procedures and therapies, including physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary treatments. + Provide instruction to patients and families as directed by the RN. + Apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints in accordance with physician orders and hospital protocol.Clinical Support: + Perform core nursing assistant duties, including: + Blood glucose monitoring + Vital signs + Weight measurements + Intake and output tracking + Specimen collection + Foley catheter care + Telemetry monitor application/reapplicationCommunication & Teamwork: + Effectively communicate with all members of the healthcare team. + Establish respectful and professional relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. + Respond to call lights and telephones, deliver meal trays, and assist with intra-hospital patient transport ("ticket to ride").Professional Development: + Actively seek and respond to feedback and direction. + Identify personal learning needs and work with the unit director to address them. + Participate in self-reviews and ongoing training to enhance skills and performance.Safety & Compliance: + Adhere to all hospital policies and safety protocols, including standard precautions. + Report equipment malfunctions promptly to the appropriate department. + Support department-based projects, process improvements, and quality initiatives. + Maintain accountability for patient safety, cultural competency, and workplace professionalism.Documentation: + Document patient care activities and observations accurately in the medical record. + Perform clerical duties as needed to support unit operations. + Ensure medication access is limited to transporting medication to a licensed nurse only. + High school diploma or GED required. + Prior patient care experience STRONGLY Preferred + Students currently enrolled in nursing school are ENCOURAGED to Apply! + One of the following is also required: + At least 1 year of general healthcare experience, OR + 6 months of experience as a UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire, transfer, or promotion (for candidates with less than 1 year of experience), OR + Current enrollment in a Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, 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. **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**