**UPMC Northwest Hospital** Surgical / Medical / Pediatric Unit Full Time (36 hours/week) Day/Evening Shifts **Responsibilities:** + Assist with patient care and daily activities. + Perform core nursing assistant duties (e.g., blood glucose monitoring, vital signs, specimen collection, Foley care) + Monitor patient status and report changes to the RN. + Communicate effectively with healthcare team members and other departments. + Assist with patient restraints and provide instruction to patients and families under RN direction. + Support unit activities, including call light response, meal tray delivery, and patient transport. + Maintain safety and adhere to hospital policies and procedures. + Document patient care in medical records and perform clerical duties as needed. + Engage in department projects and quality initiatives. + Prior patient care support experience preferred. + High school diploma or equivalent. + One of the following:a) 1 year of general healthcare experienceb) 6 months as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency within 120 daysc) Enrollment in PT/OT/PA or related healthcare program with at least one clinical rotation completedd) Bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field. + Successful completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician class upon hire. + Basic information system training. + Preferred: Microcomputer experience, EMT/Paramedic certification or enrollment. + Effective oral and written communication skills. + Limited access to medications for nurse distribution. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: + Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days of hire (AHA standards). + ACLS preferred. + Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting (within 90 days), Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 FBI Clearance, with renewals **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**