Job Description

UPMC Somerset is seeking a compassionate and skilled Patient Care Technician to support our Same Day Services team. This role is ideal for candidates with prior patient care experience who are committed to delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

• Schedule: Full-Time (8-hour shifts) 
• Hours: Daylight, Monday–Friday No weekends or holidays required 

Responsibilities : 

• Provide routine patient care and assist with procedures and daily living activities under nurse or physician direction.
• Perform core nursing assistant duties including vital signs, blood glucose checks, I&O, weights, specimen collection, and Foley care. 
• Complete at least four advanced tasks such as phlebotomy, EKGs, simple dressings, catheter care, or IV removal. 
• Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies and report changes in patient status to the RN. 
• Maintain effective communication with team members and contribute to unit-wide activities like call light response and patient transport. 
• Educate patients and families under RN guidance and assist with restraint protocols per hospital policy. 
• Demonstrate professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to workplace safety. 
• Adhere strictly to hospital policies, safety procedures, and infection control standards. 
• Participate in department initiatives, receive feedback constructively, and seek opportunities for growth. 
• Document care accurately and complete clerical tasks as needed to support department operations.

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