Oncology Patient Care Technician

Are you looking to start or grow your career in patient care? Join our 5A team as a Part-Time Patient Care Technician and play a vital role in supporting patients and the nursing team in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

On 5A, you'll be part of a highly engaged and supportive unit known for strong teamwork and a positive, welcoming culture. Our leadership team is committed to helping you learn, build your skills, and grow professionally while making a meaningful impact every day.

This position offers two 12-hour shifts per week on a rotating Sunday through Saturday schedule, with shifts from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM or 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM. Team members may float to other units on a rotational basis to support patient care needs. This role includes a requirement of three weekend shifts within a six-week period and participation in 3 to 4 UPMC holidays annually.

If you're ready to grow your career and make a difference, apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Assist with patient procedures and daily living activities.

• Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.

• Provide feedback to the RN and report changes in patient status.

• Perform core nursing assistant tasks (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, Foley care and at least four of the following:

• Phlebotomy

• 12-lead EKG

• Simple dressing

• Foley catheter removal

• Point of care testing

• Bladder scan

• Straight catheter

• IV catheter removal

• Report equipment malfunctions and communicate effectively with other departments.

• Contribute to unit activities (responding to call lights, passing meal trays, transporting patients.

• Receive and act on feedback, identify learning needs, and participate in self-review.

• Provide patient and family instruction under RN direction; apply, monitor, and remove restraints as needed.

• Adhere to all patient care policies and safety procedures.

• Document in medical records and perform clerical functions as needed.

• Support department projects and quality initiatives.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Must also have either a 1 Year of general healthcare experience, OR

• b 6 months of experience as a UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion for those with less than 1 year of experience, OR

• c enrollment in a PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR

• d completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.

• Successful completion of the UPMC patient care technician class

• Successful completion of eRecord training.? Emergency Medical Technician (EMTor Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire ACLS preferred

• Basic Life Support (BLS OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran