Casual Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician - Medical Oncology

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Shadyside is hiring a casual Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician for its 6 Main Medical Oncology unit. The unit cares for patients with a range of oncological diagnoses, primarily lymphoma, and provides chemotherapy and biological treatments. The role provides routine patient care and departmental support under the direction of nurses and/or physicians, in accordance with established policies and procedures. Care may include assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, toileting, transporting, ambulating, turning, and repositioning patients; checking vital signs and blood glucose; tracking intake and output; performing simple dressings, EKGs, and bladder scans; and collecting specimens. The position also involves documenting in patients’ electronic medical records, maintaining a safe environment, and providing supportive, dignified hands-on care. Most work takes place in patient rooms under the direction of nursing staff. The role requires spending much of the shift on your feet and assisting patients with movement and personal care. Appropriate PPE and training are provided. Employees use unit computers for training modules, point-of-care machines, electronic health records, and an assigned phone for communication; personal cell phones are not permitted in patient care areas except during assigned breaks. Patient Care Support training is required. Skills are assessed on the first day to determine individual training needs; candidates should plan for three full training days, Monday through Wednesday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position is part of UPMC’s inpatient patient care support career ladder, with title and salary determined by education and patient care experience. The stated starting pay for a Nursing Assistant is $19.40.

Requirements

Successful completion of a UPMC nursing assistant or EIC training program, or successful completion of the UPMC patient care technician class.
Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
High school diploma or equivalent for Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, and Patient Care Technician - Senior roles.
For Patient Care Technician: one year of healthcare experience, or at least one clinical rotation in a nursing or PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training, or a bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field.
For Patient Care Technician - Senior: two years of healthcare experience; or one year of experience plus at least one clinical rotation in a nursing or PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training; or one year of experience and a bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field.
For Patient Care Technician - Senior: annual completion of a professional contribution determined after hire and successful completion of the Senior training class.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); CPR must meet AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine patient care, including activities of daily living, point-of-care testing, and vital signs.
Provide direct patient care as directed by a registered nurse.
Assist patients with bathing, feeding, toileting, mobility, transporting, turning, and repositioning.
Track intake and output, including emptying and measuring urinary drainage when needed.
Perform simple dressings, EKGs, and bladder scans, and collect specimens.
Document care in medical records and comply with safety policies.
Maintain a safe patient environment.
Respond to call lights, pass meal trays, transport patients, and contribute to other universal unit activities.
Distribute supplies and equipment.
Report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department.
Communicate effectively with the healthcare team and establish respectful relationships.
Demonstrate cultural understanding and safety awareness.
Receive feedback constructively and identify learning needs; improve knowledge, skills, and performance.