UPMC Somerset is seeking a Full-time, Patient Care Technician to join our Life-Changing Team!

The Patient Care Technician provides routine care and supports department services as directed by nurses or physicians, ensuring high-quality patient care. They perform core nursing assistant tasks (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, Foley care) and at least four additional tasks such as phlebotomy, EKG, simple dressing, catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, or IV catheter removal.

This full-time role requires working variable shifts, 36 hours a week, including rotating weekends and holidays.

*Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the PCT Career Ladder, based on their experience and education. Nursing Assistant rates start at $17.64/hr.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with patient procedures and daily activities, including physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.

• Provide feedback to the RN and report changes in patient status.

• Perform core nursing assistant tasks (e.g., blood glucose, weights, vital signs) and at least four additional tasks like phlebotomy or EKG.

• Report equipment malfunctions and communicate effectively with other departments.

• Respond to call lights, pass meal trays, and transport patients.

• Receive feedback constructively, identify learning needs, and improve skills.

• Instruct patients and families under RN direction; manage patient restraints as needed.

• Communicate clearly with the healthcare team and support workplace safety.

• Adhere to all patient care policies and safety procedures.

• Document in medical records, complete tasks promptly, and support department projects.

Nursing Assistant

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Successful completion of UPMC nursing assistant or EIC training program

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.

Patient Care Technician

• 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.

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• 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

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran