CNA/PCT, ICU

UPMC • Cumberland, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Western Maryland’s Intensive Care Unit is hiring Patient Care Technicians/CNAs. This role is ideal for a Certified Nursing Assistant looking to expand their skills into critical care. The position requires a Maryland CNA license and involves working rotating weekend and holiday shifts. Specific shift and schedule details will be discussed during the interview.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have either: 1 year of general healthcare experience, OR 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion, 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.
• Certified Nursing Assistant license required.
• 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)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Documentation and Clerical Functions: Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. Completes department clerical functions as needed.
• Work Performance: Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner. Suggests and supports changes within the department. Assumes responsibility for assignments and views problems as challenges. Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department. Supports department-based projects and quality initiatives.
• Policies and Procedures: Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital-related information. Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
• Communication and Relationships: Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team. Demonstrates understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions. Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Patient Care: 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. 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 in patient status.
• Feedback and Learning: 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.
• Equipment and Communication: 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.
• Core Nursing Assistant Responsibilities: Performs UPMC core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, and Foley care). Must routinely perform ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning, and repositioning patients). Performs point of care testing (including blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs). Performs simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections, and ticket to ride. Achieves and maintains competency in at least one or more advanced skills based on department operational need: 12-lead EKGs, phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, basic arrhythmia, and NG tubes clamping and removal.
• Additional Duties: Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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