UPMC Altoona is hiring a casual Patient Care Technician, Nursing Student, to help support 7E Neurology!

If you are enrolled in a Registered Nursing program, this would be an ideal position for you to get hands-on care when patients need it most!

- Must be available to work year-round to meet requirements (at least 12 hours every 6 weeks when school is in session and at least 36 hours every 6 weeks when school is not in session).

- Candidates will be hired into the appropriate job title (Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician) & salary grade based on experience -

The Patient Care Technician delivers routine, highquality patient care and supports departmental operations in alignment with established policies and procedures. Under the direction of a nurse or physician, this role ensures safe, compassionate, and efficient care at all times.

The PCT performs all core UPMC nursing assistant responsibilities, including:

• Activities of Daily Living (bathing, feeding, toileting, transporting, ambulating, turning, repositioning)
• Pointofcare testing (including blood glucose)
• Vital signs, weights, intake & output
• Telemetry monitor application/reapplication
• HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs)
• Simple dressings
• Placement and removal of restraints
• Bladder scans
• Specimen collection
• Ticket to Ride transport requirements
• All standard competencies must be achieved and maintained.

In addition, based on departmental needs, the PCT may be trained and validated in advanced clinical skills, such as:

• Phlebotomy/venipuncture
• Peripheral IV removal
• Indwelling Foley catheter removal
• Basic arrhythmia recognition
• 12lead EKG
• NG tube clamping and removal

Responsibilities:

Clinical Care

• Provide direct patient care, including ADLs and assistance with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Support patient procedures and report changes in patient status to the RN.
• Provide patient and family instruction under RN direction.
• Apply, monitor, and remove restraints per protocol.
• Document care accurately and promptly in the medical record.

Operational Support

• Respond to unit needs such as call lights, telephones, meal trays, and patient transport.
• Perform clerical tasks as needed.
• Report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department.
• Maintain compliance with all safety policies, standard precautions, and hospital procedures.
• Teamwork & Communication
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with all members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity, workplace safety, and professional behavior.
• Build productive working relationships through accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment to patient care.
• Establish effective communication with other departments to support smooth operations.

Professional Growth

• Receive and apply constructive feedback.
• Identify learning needs and collaborate with leadership to develop skills.
• Participate in selfreview and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support departmentbased projects and embrace change as an opportunity for improvement.

Additional Expectations

• Perform duties efficiently and in accordance with systemwide competencies and behaviors.
• Carry out other responsibilities as assigned.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Enrollment in a Nursing Program with:
  • a) 1 year of general healthcare experience or
  • b) 6 months experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion or
  • c) Completion of at least 1 nursing program clinical rotation required
• Successful completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician class upon hire
• Successful completion of basic information system training
• Microcomputer experience preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medical to the nurse.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• ACLS preferred
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran