Patient Care Technician, Sr / Weekends - 3C

UPMC•Jamestown, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a full-time Patient Care Technician - Senior to join their team in their 3C Unit. This position offers a WEEKENDS ONLY opportunity. Work part-time hours and receive full-time benefits! Our ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of healthcare experience. The Patient Care Technician is a valued step in the UPMC Patient Care Support career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary will be determined based upon experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must also have either a) 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician 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 senior 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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

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

Routinely perform and be fully competent with the UPMC nursing core assistant 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, hospital-acquired condition & patient safety indicator.
Perform simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections and ticket to ride (intra-hospital patient transportation).
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 EKGs, and NG tubes clamping and removal.
Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
Contribute to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.
Identify and communicate learning needs to the unit director or direct leader.
Request assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence and impairment in the health professions.
Care for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
Provide 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.
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.
Complete department clerical functions as needed.
May, in the course of their duties, be in rooms where medications are stored or may transport medications when they transport patients. Transportation of medication is limited from one department to another.