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Patient Care Technician, CVICUNY Staffing • Erie, PA, US
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Patient Care Technician, CVICU

Patient Care Technician, CVICU

NY Staffing • Erie, PA, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

UPMC Hamot CVICU Patient Care Technician

UPMC Hamot is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician to join our CVICU. The UPMC Hamot CVICU is a 16-bed unit on the second floor of the new patient care tower. The exceptional care provided in this unit contributes to UPMC Hamot's certification as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center. CVICU also holds the distinction as a Gold Level Beacon Award of Excellence recipient, representing not only excellence in patient care but also an incredible work environment. Some of our specific patient populations include :

  • Cardiac Surgery : CABG, MVR, AVR, TVR, TAVR
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery and Minimally Invasive Interventions
  • Cardiogenic Shock
  • Cardiac Arrest and Critical Arrhythmias
  • Cardiac Assist Devices (IABP, Impella)
  • Ischemic Strokes
  • Hemorrhagic Strokes (without intervention)

This position is full-time, rotating day / night shifts. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience.

Responsibilities :

  • Assists with patient care, procedures, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
  • Supports physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
  • Reports patient status changes and provides feedback to RN.
  • Performs core nursing assistant tasks : blood glucose checks, weights, vital signs, intake / output, specimen collection, Foley care.
  • Completes at least four advanced tasks : phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley removal, point-of-care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, IV removal.
  • Reports equipment malfunctions and communicates effectively with other departments.
  • Responds to call lights, phones, passes meal trays, and transports patients.
  • Accepts feedback, identifies learning needs, and seeks assistance for prioritization.
  • Provides patient / family instruction under RN direction; applies / removes restraints per protocol.
  • Maintains clear communication, cultural sensitivity, and workplace safety.
  • Builds professional relationships with accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment.
  • Adheres to all patient care and hospital policies, including safety and standard precautions.
  • Supports departmental changes, projects, and quality initiatives.
  • Documents accurately and completes clerical tasks as needed.
  • Achieve competency in advanced skills as required : phlebotomy, IV removal, Foley removal, basic arrhythmia, 12-lead EKG, NG tube clamping / removal.
  • Access to medications limited to distribution to nurse.
  • Qualifications :

  • High school diploma or GED
  • One of the following :
  • 1 year of general healthcare experience
  • 6 months as UPMC Nursing Assistant / CNA with PCT competency within 120 days of hire / transfer / promotion (if less than 1 year experience)
  • Enrollment in PT / OT / PA or related healthcare training 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 EMT / Paramedic 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 34
  • ACLS preferred
  • UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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