Patient Care Technician Senior - Peri Anesthesia (Harrisburg Hospital)

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Harrisburg, PA

97d • $18 - $28

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician Senior in the Peri Anesthesia department at UPMC Harrisburg is responsible for providing high-quality patient care and support to the healthcare team. This role involves adhering to hospital policies and procedures, documenting patient information, and performing various clinical tasks. The technician will assist with patient procedures, daily living activities, and communicate effectively with the healthcare team. The position requires a commitment to safety and quality patient care, as well as the ability to develop productive working relationships with colleagues and patients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician title, OR
• 1 year of experience and enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR
• 1 year of experience and completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.
• Annual completion of a professional contribution to be determined after hire.
• Successful completion of patient care technician senior class.
• Successful completion of eRecord training.
• Nursing Student that has completed one clinical rotation preferred.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.
• Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course and annual competency required.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Transports cardiac monitored patients within the hospital setting.
• May insert foley catheters and perform straight catheterization as instructed by RN.
• May perform IV insertion, removal and dressing change.
• Completes department clerical functions as needed.
• Performs UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities including blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections and Foley care.
• 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.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.
• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally.
• Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
• Contributes to the universal unit activities including responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.
• Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director or direct leader.
• Documents in the medical record according to established procedures.
• May transport medications when they transport patients.

What This Job Offers

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