Patient Care Technician/Full-Time - Inpatient Mental Health

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Jamestown, NY

137d • $18 - $26

About The Position

UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a Full-Time Patient Care Technician to join us in our Inpatient Mental Health Unit. This position will work three 12-hour shifts a week to include rotating day and night shifts, every other weekend, and rotating holidays. Candidates with at least one year of direct patient care experience are highly preferred. Are you seeking a rewarding and hands-on career in healthcare that prioritizes patient well-being? Join UPMC as a Patient Care Technician and embark on a journey to enhance the patient experience. Collaborate with our dedicated team of Life Changers to deliver exceptional patient care, fostering relationships with individuals in need and ensuring their comfort within a secure environment. Discover the countless rewards of making a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and the potential for limitless growth. Explore the possibilities today and see how you can contribute to the transformative work at UPMC. The Patient Care Technician is a valued step in the UPMC Patient Care Support career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of general healthcare experience, OR
• Six (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.
• Microcomputer experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Must routinely perform the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients).
• Performs weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs), restraint placement and removal, AND simple dressings, bladder scan, all specimen collections and ticket to ride.
• 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.
• Demonstrates 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Documents in the medical record according to established procedures.
• Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
• Completes department clerical functions as needed.
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Achieve and maintain competency and/or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced skills based on department operational need: phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, 12 lead EKG & basic arrhythmia.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for continued growth and advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED