Full-Time Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician - Medical Oncology

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join UPMC Shadyside’s Medical Oncology Team! This is a Full-Time position for Nursing Assistants/Patient Care Technicians at 36 hours a week, with rotating day/night shifts or straight nights, on the 6 Main Medical Oncology unit. UPMC Shadyside is a Magnet-designated teaching hospital with ongoing research and education. The 6 Main unit specializes in a wide range of oncological diagnoses and is at the forefront of cancer research, primarily serving lymphoma patients and administering chemotherapy and biological treatments. Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Technicians provide routine patient care and support department services under the direction of nurses and/or physicians. Patient care duties include ADLs, vital signs, simple dressings, EKGs, bladder scans, and specimen collections. UPMC offers a robust Nursing Support Career Ladder for continued growth and advancement, with title and salary determined by education and experience. The starting pay for a Nursing Assistant is $19.40. Patient Care Support training is required, with an assessment on day 1 to determine individual training needs, typically spanning three full days (Monday - Wednesday, 8am - 4:30pm).

Requirements

• Successful completion of UPMC nursing assistant or EIC training program or Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class.
• Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
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Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• 1 year of healthcare experience, OR completion of at least one clinical rotation as part of a nursing or PT/OT/PA program or related health care training, OR completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in a health sciences field (for Patient Care Technician).
• 2 years of healthcare experience, OR 1 year of experience plus completion of at least one clinical rotation as part of a nursing or PT/OT/PA program or related health care training, OR 1 year of experience and completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in a health sciences field (for Patient Care Technician - Senior).
• Annual completion of a professional contribution to be determined after hire.
• Successful completion of Senior training class.

Responsibilities

• Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department.
• Establish effective communication strategies and respectful relationships.
• Contribute to universal unit activities (e.g., responding to call lights, passing meal trays, transporting patients).
• Receive feedback constructively and identify learning needs.
• Improve knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
• Demonstrate cultural understanding and safety awareness.
• Perform nursing core responsibilities for nursing assistants (ADLs, point-of-care testing, vital signs, etc.).
• Provide direct patient care as directed by RN.
• Maintain a safe patient environment.
• Distribute supplies and equipment.
• Document in medical records and comply with safety policies.

Benefits

• UPMC's Nursing Support Career Ladder offers opportunities for continued growth and advancement.
• Title and salary will be determined based upon education and patient care experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED