Patient Care Tech - Behavioral Health - UPMC : Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Assist patients with procedures and activities of daily living (ADLs).

• Provide feedback to RN and report patient status changes.

• Participate in unit activities: respond to call lights, pass meal trays, transport patients.

• Receive feedback constructively and identify learning needs; engage in self-improvement.

• Educate patients and families under RN supervision.

• Apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints per protocol.

• Maintain professional, respectful relationships and support workplace safety.

• Adhere strictly to policies, procedures, and safety standards.

• Support departmental projects, quality initiatives, and suggest improvements.

• Document care accurately and complete clerical duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Must meet one of the following:

• Minimum 1 year of general healthcare experience, OR

• At least 6 months as a UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency completed within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion, OR

• Currently enrolled in a PT/OT/PA or related healthcare program with at least one clinical rotation completed, OR

• Bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.

• Successful completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician class and eRecord training required Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire ACLS preferredCCM

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran