**UPMC Western Maryland High-Level Care is looking for a full time Patient Care Technician or CNA! This is a full-time dayshift position that requires rotating weekend and holiday shifts.** **Job Responsibilities:** + Document medical records and perform clerical tasks. + Support departmental changes, projects, and quality initiatives. + Adhere to patient care policies and safety procedures. + Communicate effectively with the healthcare team. + Provide patient care and assist with daily living activities. + Apply and monitor patient restraints as needed. + Receive and act on feedback for continuous improvement. + Report equipment issues and maintain interdepartmental communication. + Perform core nursing assistant tasks and additional advanced skills as required. + High school diploma or equivalent. + Must also have either + 1 Year of general healthcare experience, OR + 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved with 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion, OR + enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR + completion of a bachelors degree in a health sciences field. + Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class? Successful completion of basic information system training. + Microcomputer experience preferred. + Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. + Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred. + Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse. + Certified Nursing Assistant **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) + Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**