Patient Care Technician I - T11 Trauma

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Altoona, PA

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About The Position

UPMC Altoona is looking for a Patient Care Technician I for the T11 Trauma department. This is a full-time position with evening shifts, requiring rotation and every other weekend and holiday. The shifts are from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 3:00 AM, totaling 36 hours per week. The position is unionized under AFSCME. The role offers an opportunity to start and grow a rewarding healthcare career, with training provided for qualified entry-level candidates.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• If no previous hospital or pre-hospital training, successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class OR successful completion of the first year of clinical work in a nursing program.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Direct patient care experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
• Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions and understands policies and procedures for blood borne pathogen exposure.
• Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
• Establishes appropriate and effective communication strategies.
• Responds within the scope of the nursing assistant role to emergent situations.
• Takes action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.
• Strictly adheres to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital-related information.
• Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.
• Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director.
• Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
• Maintains an environment conducive to patient safety and recovery including, but not limited to, completing safety checks, keeping the department and patient rooms clean and organized, cleaning department-specific equipment, changing bed linens, emptying linen hampers, keeping hallways clear of equipment and returning equipment.
• Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
• Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.
• Suggests and supports changes within the department.
• Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
• Provides direct patient care as directed by the RN including all activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, and ambulating patients.
• Acquires and distributes supplies and equipment to facilitate patient care delivery including, but not limited to, performing messenger functions, ordering, charging/crediting supplies, setting up patient care equipment within the scope of the nursing assistant position, and stocking patient rooms and unit supply areas.
• Performs routine tests such as blood glucose monitoring, patient weights, vital signs, and I&Os.
• Constructively receives feedback and direction.
• Provides companionship/supervision one-on-one with patients as required.
• Delivers patient nourishments, fills water pitchers, and distributes patient mail.
• May apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol. Provides diversion activities to reduce or prevent use of restraints.
• Documents in the medical record according to established procedures.

What This Job Offers

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