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UPMC Hamot Women's Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Technician to join the Mom-Baby Unit! This position is full-time, rotating days and overnights. Are you a healthcare professional interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development? 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! 1 year of previous Patient Care Technician experience required. Title and Salary will be determined based upon education and experience. 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, blood glucose, weights, vitals, I&O, specimen collection, Foley care. * Competent in at least four additional tasks: phlebotomy, EKG, simple dressings, Foley/IV removal, bladder scan, straight catheter, point-of-care testing. * Report equipment malfunctions and communicate with relevant 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 effectively with healthcare team; respect diversity and safety. * Maintain professional relationships and demonstrate accountability and motivation. Follow all patient care and hospital policies, including safety protocols. * Support departmental changes, projects, and quality initiatives. Document care accurately and perform clerical duties as needed. * Ensure timely, productive completion of assigned tasks. Limited medication access-only to distribute to nurses. * In addition to the required standard competencies, the Patient Care Technician will achieve and maintain competency and/or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced skills based on department operational need: phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, basic arrythmia, 12-lead EKG, and NG tubes clamping and removal. Qualifications: * High school diploma or GED required. * Must meet one of the following: * 1 year of general healthcare experience. * 6 months as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency within 120 days. * Enrollment in PT/OT/PA or related healthcare program 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 eRecord training. * EMT or Paramedic certification, or current enrollment in such a program preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: * 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 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal within 90 days of hire or transfer * Act 33 with renewal * Act 34 with renewal * ACLS preferred UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran