Join Our Team as a Patient Care Technician in 5B Pulmonary Medicine!

Are you passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and making a positive impact? Our 5B Med/Surg unit is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Technician to join our energetic team. In this role, you’ll support patients’ recovery and well-being by helping with daily activities, therapies, and providing essential feedback to nurses. If you are committed to excellence, eager to learn, and enjoy working in a team, we want to hear from you!

The Patient Care Technician is a valued step in UPMCs Patient Care Support Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate depending on education and experience

Responsibilities:

Assist with patient procedures and daily living activities. Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies. Provide feedback to the RN and report changes in patient status. Perform core nursing assistant tasks (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, Foley care) and at least four of the following: phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal. Report equipment malfunctions and communicate effectively with other departments. Contribute to unit activities (responding to call lights, passing meal trays, transporting patients). Receive and act on feedback, identify learning needs, and participate in self-review. Provide patient and family instruction under RN direction; apply, monitor, and remove restraints as needed. Adhere to all patient care policies and safety procedures. Document in medical records and perform clerical functions as needed. Support department projects and quality initiatives.

 

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