Patient Care Technician - Float Pool

The Hamot Float Pool is looking for a full-timePatientCareTechnician(PCT) to join our team! This is a great opportunity to support patients and clinical teams across a variety of areas while building your skills and experience. PCTs in the Float Pool earn a 10% differential on their base rate!

Schedule: This position works rotatingdayandnightshifts, with weekendsandholidaysrequired. Previous PCTorCNAexperienceishighlypreferred.

Title and salary will be determined based on experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care and assists with procedures and activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, transporting, turning, and repositioning patients.
• Performs core nursing assistant responsibilities, including blood glucose testing, weights, vital signs, intake and output, specimen collection, Foley care, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, and other patient safety activities.
• Assists with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies as directed.
• Observes patients, communicates changes in condition, and provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care.
• Performs additional clinical skills based on department needs and demonstrated competency, which may include:
  • Phlebotomy/venipuncture
  • 12-lead EKG
  • Point-of-care testing
  • Simple dressing changes
  • Bladder scanning
  • Straight catheterization
  • Foley catheter removal
  • Peripheral IV removal
  • Basic arrhythmia monitoring
  • NG tube clamping and removal
• Provides patient and family instruction under the direction of the RN.
• Applies, monitors, and removes patient restraints according to established protocols.
• Documents patient care accurately and according to established procedures.
• Supports unit operations by answering call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, transporting patients, and assisting with other unit activities.
• Maintains clear, professional, and respectful communication with patients, families, colleagues, and members of the healthcare team.
• Follows established safety, infection prevention, confidentiality, and patient care policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates accountability, teamwork, cultural awareness, and a commitment to a safe and supportive environment.
• Participates in department initiatives, quality improvement efforts, ongoing learning, and professional development.
• Completes assigned work efficiently and assists with clerical functions as needed.
• Access to medications is limited to distribution of the medication to the nurse.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Candidates must meet oneofthefollowingexperienceoreducationrequirements:
  • At least 1yearofgeneralhealthcareexperience; OR
  • At least 6monthsofexperienceasaUPMCNursingAssistant/CNA. Candidates with less than 1 year of experience must achieve PCT competency within 120 days of hire, transfer, or promotion; OR
  • Current enrollment in a PT,OT,PA,orrelatedhealthcaretrainingprogram, with completion of at least one clinical rotation; OR
  • Completion of a bachelor’sdegreeinahealthsciencesfield.
• Successful completion of the UPMCPatientCareTechnicianclass.
• Successful completion of eRecordtraining.
• EMT, Paramedic, or current enrollment in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

Licensure, Certifications & Clearances

• BasicLifeSupport(BLS)orCardiopulmonaryResuscitation(CPR) required based on American Heart Association (AHA) standards, including both a didactic and skills demonstration component, within 30 days of hire.
• AdvancedCardiovascularLifeSupport(ACLS) preferred.
• Act34clearance required.