UPMC·Erie, Pennsylvania
Provide essential patient care and support for ADLs, vital signs, and clinical procedures within the Trauma unit. Collaborate with RNs to report changes in patient status and maintain medical records.
UPMC Hamot is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician to join our 4 South Trauma unit! If you’re passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today! Previous healthcare experience preferred. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience.
Assist with patient procedures and ADLs, support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies, provide feedback to RN and report changes in patient status. Perform core nursing assistant tasks: blood glucose monitoring, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, Foley care, plus at least four additional tasks (phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, IV catheter removal). Report equipment malfunctions, communicate effectively with other departments, maintain professional and respectful relationships. Respond to call lights and telephones, pass meal trays, transport patients. Receive and act on feedback, identify and communicate learning needs, participate in self-review. Provide instruction to patients and families under RN direction, apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per protocol. Communicate clearly with healthcare team, understand cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in health professions, support workplace safety. Follow all patient care and hospital policies, comply with safety policies and standard precautions. Suggest and support departmental changes, assume responsibility for assignments, support department projects and quality initiatives. Document in medical records as per procedures, perform clerical functions as needed. Achieve and maintain competency in advanced skills based on department need (phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, basic arrhythmia, 12-lead EKG, NG tubes clamping and removal).
1 year of general healthcare experience 6 months as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion Enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training with at least one clinical rotation completed Bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class Successful completion of basic information system training Microcomputer experience preferred Effective oral and written communication skills EMT or Paramedic certification or enrollment in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred Limited access to medications, only for distribution to the nurse
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 ACLS preferred
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Requires a high school diploma and specific healthcare experience or education, such as a bachelor's in health sciences or completion of a PCT class. BLS or CPR certification is required within 30 days of hire.
Market context
Support-services roles in Pennsylvania are often tied to steady staffing needs in hospitals and care facilities, especially when teams need reliable coverage for patient support and daily operations. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with CNA and current BLS credentials, plus prior acute or rehabilitation hospital experience, even when experience is not required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your certification dates and hospital experience before applying.
