Lead Patient Care Technician - Oncology - UPMC Community Osteopathic

UPMC•Harrisburg, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Community Osteopathic is seeking a Lead Patient Care Technician for their Oncology Unit. This is a Full Time position with 36 hours per week, typically on a Day/Evening Shift, but requires flexibility to support off-shift/weekend shifts based on department needs. The ideal candidate is a patient care provider or healthcare student looking for career growth and development opportunities within an organization that supports it. The Lead Patient Care Technician acts as a leader in the department, performing PCT Senior responsibilities and also participating in recruitment, onboarding, staff scheduling, serving on Business Unit committees, and supporting UPMC Experience Initiatives. They provide routine patient care and support department services according to established policies and procedures, ensuring high-quality patient care.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
3 years of healthcare experience required
Successful completion of PCT, Senior training (if not already complete at time of hire)
Successful completion of basic information system training.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
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)
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Nice To Haves

Microcomputer experience preferred.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Routinely perform the UPMC 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.
Perform IV catheter removal, Foley catheter removal, IV insertion, Foley catheter insertion, straight catheterization, phlebotomy/venipuncture and ticket to ride. All competencies must be achieved. Depending on unit need may also perform basic arrhythmia, complex wound care, 12 lead EKG, and NG tube clamping and removal.
Assists 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. 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.
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.
Models the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team. Models 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.
Supports UPMC Experience Initiatives (AIDET coaching, rounding, 90-day check-ins, etc.)
Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
Performs other duties as assigned