Job Description

UPMC Hamot is hiring a Patient Care Technician to join the PACU!

This position is full-time, Monday- Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm, with no weekends or holidays.

One year of previous patient care experience required.

Title and Salary will be determined based upon education and experience. 

Overview : This position will work in the Surgical Family Waiting area checking patients and families in for their procedure, place patients in consult rooms for the physician, and work in PREOP/PACU as needed to care for patients after receiving surgery.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with patient care, procedures, and daily living activities. Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Report patient status changes and provide feedback to RNs. Perform core nursing assistant duties: ADLs, vital signs, I&O, blood glucose, weights, specimen collection, Foley care.
• Competent in at least four advanced tasks: phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressings, Foley/IV catheter removal, bladder scan, straight catheter, point-of-care testing.
• Report equipment malfunctions and maintain communication with departments. Respond to call lights, phones, pass meal trays, and transport patients.
• Accept feedback, identify learning needs, and seek help with prioritization. Educate patients/families under RN direction; manage restraints per protocol.
• Communicate clearly with healthcare team; support workplace safety and cultural sensitivity. Maintain professional relationships and demonstrate accountability and motivation.
• Adhere to all patient care and hospital policies, including safety protocols. Support departmental changes, projects, and quality initiatives.
• Document care accurately and complete clerical tasks as needed. Maintain competency in advanced skills as required by department needs.

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