Full-Time Nursing Assistant / Patient Care Technician - Cardiothoracic Division at UPMC Presbyterian

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiothoracic Division at UPMC Presbyterian is seeking Full-Time Nursing Assistants or Patient Care Technicians to join their team. This role involves providing high-quality patient care to cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular patients across five specialized units. The division focuses on advanced therapies and treatments, including LVADs, cystic fibrosis care, and heart, lung, and bone marrow transplants. Specific units mentioned are 7D (cardiothoracic surgery acuity adaptable), 10D/G (Advanced Lung Disease and Lung Transplant Step Down), 3E (CT Surgery/Cardiology), 9D (cardiothoracic transplant), and 4D/5D (medical cardiology). The positions offer opportunities to gain skills transferable to the ICU and work in a supportive team environment with a focus on patient-family centered care.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of UPMC Nursing Assistant, or Patient Care Technician, or EIC training program.
• Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Paramedic, or current enrollment in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Routinely perform UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities, including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, and turning and repositioning patients).
• Perform point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs), and clean catch/mini catheter urine collection.
• Perform simple dressings, 12 lead EKG, bladder scan, and all specimen collections.
• Ensure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
• Establish professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
• Contribute to universal unit activities including responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
• Demonstrate 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.
• Care for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Provide patient care, including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living.
• Assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Provide feedback to the RN regarding patient care and report changes in patient status.
• Provide 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 adhere to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital-related information.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures, including standard precautions.
• Document in the medical record according to established procedures.
• Perform assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
• Complete department clerical functions, as needed.

Benefits

• Robust career ladder including Nursing Assistant > Patient Care Technician > Patient Care Technician, Senior/Specialist > Lead Patient Care Technician.

What This Job Offers

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