Casual Patient Care Technician - UPMC Somerset

Patient Care Technician Opportunity At UPMC Somerset

UPMC Somerset is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Patient Care Technician to support our Behavioral Health Unit! The Nursing Assistant (NA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) position plays a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and supporting departmental operations. This casual role offers variable, rotating shifts, ranging across weekdays, weekends, and holidays. The ideal candidate will be flexible with scheduling and committed to maintaining the highest standards of care. Candidates with previous mental health experience are highly encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities:

• Provide routine patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Perform core nursing assistant duties including:
• Blood glucose monitoring
• Weights
• Vital signs
• Intake & Output (I&O)
• Specimen collection
• Foley catheter care
• Perform at least four of the following advanced tasks:
• Phlebotomy
• 12-lead EKG
• Simple dressing changes
• Foley catheter removal
• Point-of-care testing
• Bladder scanning
• Straight catheterization
• IV catheter removal
• Assist with patient transport, meal tray distribution, and response to call lights.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Document patient care activities in the medical record accurately and timely.
• Support departmental initiatives and quality improvement projects.
• Maintain a safe and respectful environment, adhering to hospital policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• If no previous hospital or pre-hospital training:
• Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class OR
• Successful completion of EIC training program OR
• Successful completion of first year of clinical work in a nursing program.
• Successful completion of basic information system training. Microcomputer experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.
• Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran