What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician/Phlebotomist - Outpatient Services position at UPMC?
UPMC McKeesport is currently hiring a fulltime Phlebotomist to join our team!
Are you looking for a meaningful career with endless opportunities? Do you enjoy working hands on with patients, their families, and a supportive team to provide excellent patient care? If so, you might be a great fit for a role at UPMC!
UPMC McKeesport is currently hiring a fulltime Patient Care Technician/Phlebotomist to work various daylight shifts (from 5:30 am to 5:00 pm), Monday through Friday. This role will also have rotating Saturday responsibility (7:00 am – 11:00 am).
UPMC offers a competitive benefits package and has various career opportunities that allow you to grow professionally from both a technical and managerial standpoint.
Candidates will be placed in the correct job title/salary.
We invite you to explore our opportunities today!
Responsibilities:
- Provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living.
- Assists with physical, respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies.
- Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.
- Performs the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections and Foley care) AND at least four of the following BU identified tasks: phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal.
- Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
- Establishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments.
- Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
- Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.
- Constructively receives feedback and direction. Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director.
- Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance.
- Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.
Salary : $18 - $27
