Patient Care Technician (Empowered Excellence Program) - Medical Unit - HBG

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The PCT Empowered Excellence Program develops highly skilled Patient Care Technicians through advanced training, mentorship, and intentional skill building—empowering them to elevate team performance,

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About the Role

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Acts as a mentor, peer resource and model of clinical excellence at all times
Models safe patient-handling and evidence‑based practices
Supports onboarding and competency validation
Partners with nursing leadership in safety, quality, and patient‑experience initiatives
Attends scheduled trainings and meetings
Maintains a strong attendance and professionalism
In addition the Patient Care Technicians provide routine patient care and support the department services in accordance with established policies and procedures. This role will be directed by nurses and/or physicians to ensure that the highest degree of quality patient care can be maintained at all times. Patient care duties may include, but are not limited to, ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients, and blood glucose), vital signs, simple dressings, EKGs, bladder scans, and all specimen collections.

Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class.
Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
Patient Care Technician:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2 years of healthcare experience, OR 1 year of experience plus completion of at least one clinical rotation as part of a nursing or PT/OT/PA program or related health care training, OR 1 year of experience and completion of a bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field.
- Annual completion of a professional contribution to be determined after hire.

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