Casual Patient Care Technician

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is seeking a Casual Patient Care Technician to support its ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant Surgical Oncology Unit at the McCandless location. This role is a valued step in the UPMC Inpatient Patient Care Support Career Ladder, offering opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Patient Care Technicians are essential partners in UPMC's mission to provide the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time, enhancing the patient experience with positivity and integrity. Casual PCTs typically work 8 hours each week, covering daylight, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts, though hours may vary by unit. Hired candidates will be required to attend a full-time orientation, both classroom-based and unit-based, at the McCandless campus for up to two weeks prior to beginning in this role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1 Year of Experience OR enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation OR completion of a bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field.
Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class.
Successful completion of basic information system training.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
Act 34 Criminal Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Prior patient care experience.

Responsibilities

Suggests and supports changes within the department.
Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.
Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
Supports department-based projects and quality initiatives.
Routinely perform the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (all competencies must be achieved): ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients), Point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, & vital signs, I&O, Telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs), Clean catch/mini catheter urine collection, Simple dressings, 12 lead EKG, Bladder scan, All specimen collections.
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.
Request’s assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.
Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions.
Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
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 inpatient status.
Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN.
May apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.
Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information.
Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
Documents in the medical record according to established procedures.
Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
Completes department clerical functions as needed.
Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
Performs other duties as assigned.