Job Summary
The Patient Care Technician plays a vital role in delivering direct hands-on assistance to patients. This includes supporting daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and aiding the nursing team in various tasks. In addition, the technician is responsible for ensuring a clean and secure environment, maintaining accurate patient documentation, and promptly addressing patient needs.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct assistance to patients with activities of daily living.
- Monitor and record vital signs regularly.
- Support nursing staff in their daily functions.
- Ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Document relevant patient information and updates accurately.
- Respond to various patient needs efficiently.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
- Completion of the UPMC patient care technician class or one year of clinical nursing coursework is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
UPMC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
