Patient Care Technician, Senior- Weekend Program, Emergency Department

Weekend Program | Full-Time
UPMC East

UPMC East is hiring a Full-Time Patient Care Technician Senior to support our Emergency Department Weekend Program.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, answer your calling while building your career at UPMC. We offer opportunities for personal skill-building, professional development, and continued education.

Weekend Program Schedule Requirements

This position is part of the Weekend Program and requires a firm weekend commitment\:

• Eligible participants must work 48 weekends per year
• Must work 24 hours each weekend, scheduled as either\:
  • Two (2) 12-hour shifts OR
  • Three (3) 8-hour shifts
• All shifts must fall between\:
  • Friday at 3\:00 p.m. and Monday at 7\:00 a.m.

Weekend Program employees are expected to consistently meet these scheduling requirements as outlined in the Weekend Program Agreement.

Departmental Support & Professionalism

• Suggests and supports changes within the department
• Assumes responsibility for assignments and views problems as challenges
• Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department
• Supports department-based projects and quality initiatives
• Establishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments
• Maintains professional and respectful interpersonal relationships
• Contributes to universal unit activities (e.g., responding to call lights, answering phones, passing meal trays, transporting patients)

Patient Care & Clinical Duties

Performs core nursing assistant responsibilities, including but not limited to\:

• Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)\: bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, turning, repositioning
• Vital signs, intake & output, blood glucose monitoring, weights
• Specimen collection and Foley care

Performs advanced clinical tasks based on department need, such as\:

• Phlebotomy
• 12-lead EKGs
• Simple dressings
• Foley catheter insertion/removal
• IV insertion/removal and dressing changes
• Bladder scans
• Femoral hemostasis
• Telemetry monitor application/reapplication
• NG tube clamping/removal

Additional responsibilities include\:

• Assisting with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies
• Reporting changes in patient status to the RN
• Providing patient and family education under RN direction
• Applying, monitoring, and removing patient restraints per protocol
• Transporting cardiac-monitored patients
• Being present in medication storage areas or transporting medications between departments as permitted

Documentation & Safety

• Adheres to all policies and procedures related to patient care and hospital information
• Complies with safety policies and standard precautions
• Documents accurately in the medical record
• Supports a safe environment for patients and staff
• Reports equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department

Communication & Teamwork

• Demonstrates clear, respectful, and effective communication
• Shows understanding of cultural diversity, workplace conduct, and professional accountability
• Develops productive internal and external working relationships
• Exhibits enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues

Learning & Professional Development

• Receptive to feedback and direction
• Identifies and communicates learning needs to leadership
• Takes initiative to improve knowledge, skills, and performance
• Requests assistance with planning and prioritization when needed
• Participates in self-review, committees, and project work