Patient Care Technician - Specialist

UPMC•Lititz, PA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing direct patient care and supporting various unit activities. The Patient Care Technician - Specialist will perform core patient care responsibilities, including assisting with daily living activities (ADLs), performing point-of-care testing, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with patient transport. Additionally, they will be responsible for more advanced skills such as basic arrhythmia monitoring, complex wound care, 12-lead EKGs, and managing NG tubes. The role also includes patient and family education, documentation, and supporting departmental initiatives. The starting pay rate may vary based on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Either a) 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician - Senior title, OR b) 1 year of experience and enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, or c) 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 specialist class.
Successful completion of eRecord training.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
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Nice To Haves

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.
May require successful completion of the appropriate UPMC cardiac rhythm course as determined by organizational guidelines and unit-based clinical operations.
ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence and impairment in the health professions.
Care for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
Contribute to universal unit activities including responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.
Perform Patient Care Technician responsibilities including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients).
Perform point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs).
Complete simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections.
Perform IV catheter removal, Foley catheter removal, IV insertion, Foley catheter insertion, straight catheterization, phlebotomy and ticket to ride.
Achieve and maintain competency and/or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced skills based on department operational need: basic arrythmia, complex wound care, 12 lead EKG, and NG tubes clamping and removal.
Provide instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN.
Apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.
Identify and communicate learning needs to the unit director or direct leader.
Request assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
Assume responsibility for assignment and view problems as challenges.
Demonstrate awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
Support department-based projects and quality initiatives.
Document in the medical record according to established procedures.
Transport 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.
Complete department clerical functions as needed.
May transport medications from one department to another.