Patient Care Technician Specialist, CNA

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    "description": "Join our team of Life Changers!\nMagee - Women's Hospital of ST Health is hiring a Full Time Patient Care Technician Specialist, CNA to support their Transitional Care Unit.\nRotating weekend and holiday availability may be required to support the hours of operation.\nExcellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. \nThis is a great opportunity for CNAs to add new clinical skills to their skill set as a Patient Care Technician. Apply today!\nPurpose:The Patient Care Technician Specialist, CNA TCU provides routine patient care and supports the department services in accordance with established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the nurse or physician to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care can be maintained at all times. Completes Specialist patient care duties after successfully completing training and annual competencies. Must routinely perform the ST Health nursing core patient care technician responsibilities including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients. PLUS point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs). In addition, completes simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections. Additionally, must perform IV catheter removal, Foley catheter removal, IV insertion, Foley catheter insertion, straight catheterization, and phlebotomy, 12-lead EKGs and ticket to ride. All competencies must be achieved. May perform based on department operational need: basic arrhythmia, complex wound care, 12-lead EKGs, and NG tubes clamping and removal.Responsibilities:\n\nDemonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.\nDemonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence and impairment in the health professions.\nCares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.\nDevelops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.\nAssures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.\nEstablishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments.\nEstablishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.\nContributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.\nMust routinely perform the ST Health nursing core patient care technician responsibilities including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients. PLUS point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs). In addition, completes simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections. Additionally, must perform IV catheter removal, Foley catheter removal, IV insertion, Foley catheter insertion, straight catheterization, and phlebotomy, 12-lead EKGs and ticket to ride. All competencies must be achieved. May perform based on department operational need: basic arrhythmia, 12-lead EKGs, complex wound care, and NG tubes clamping and removal.\nAssists with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies. Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status. Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN. 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Transports cardiac monitored patients within the hospital setting.\nMay insert foley catheters and perform straight catheterization as instructed by RN. May perform IV insertion, removal, and dressing change. \n\nQualifications - Internal\nHigh school diploma or equivalent.\nMust also have either:\na) 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician Senior title, OR\nb) 1 year of experience (defined above) and enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, or\nc) 1 year of experience (defined above) and completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.\nMust have a Certified Nursing Assistant license. Annual completion of a professional contribution to be determined after hire. Successful completion of patient care technician specialist class. Successful completion of basic information system training. Microcomputer experience preferred. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. \nNursing Student that has completed one clinical rotation preferred. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.\nSuccessful completion of a basic arrhythmia course and annual competency required. May, in the course of their duties, be in rooms where medications are stored or may transport medications when they transport patients. Transportation of medication is limited from one department to another. 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 preferredCertified Nursing Assistant\n  Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)\n  Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)\n  Act 34\nST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran",
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# Patient Care Technician Specialist, CNA

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Rotating
- Business unit: Magee-Womens Hospital of ST Health
- Pay: $20.00–$30.55 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-02-24T14:15:17.99Z

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Join our team of Life Changers!

Magee - Women's Hospital of ST Health is hiring a Full Time Patient Care Technician Specialist, CNA to support their Transitional Care Unit.
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