Patient Care Technician - Senior, Weekend Program

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Monroeville, PA

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician - Senior position at UPMC East involves providing high-quality patient care in the 6 W General Surgery Unit. This full-time role is part of a Weekend program and requires a rotating schedule. The technician will support department initiatives, adhere to safety and patient care policies, and perform various clinical tasks under the direction of registered nurses.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of general healthcare experience 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.
• Successful completion of patient care technician senior class.
• Successful completion of basic information system training.
• Microcomputer experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• 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.
• Experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Suggest and support changes within the department.
• Assume responsibility for assignments and view problems as challenges.
• Demonstrate awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
• Support department-based projects and quality initiatives.
• Constructively receive feedback and direction.
• Identify and communicate learning needs to the unit director.
• Participate in self-review as requested by the unit director.
• Participate in project and committee work.
• Strictly adhere to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital-related information.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
• Document in the medical record according to established procedures.
• Transport cardiac monitored patients within the hospital setting.
• Insert foley catheters and perform straight catheterization as instructed by RN.
• Perform IV insertion, removal, and dressing change as needed.
• Complete department clerical functions as needed.
• Perform UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities including ADLs and point of care testing.
• Provide patient care including assisting with procedures and activities of daily living.
• Assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Provide feedback to the RN regarding patient care and report changes in patient status.
• Provide instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN.
• Apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per protocol.
• Establish appropriate and effective communication with other departments.
• Contribute to universal unit activities including responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Continuing education opportunities

What This Job Offers

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