Patient Care Technician - UPMC Greene - Med Surg

UPMC • Waynesburg, PA

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About The Position

Join Our Dynamic Nursing Team as a Patient Care Technician! Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, high-energy environment? Our hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Technician to join our team. You will play a crucial role in delivering top-notch medical support and ensuring the well-being of our patients during critical moments. If you thrive under pressure and are committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 Year of general healthcare experience, OR 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion, OR enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.
• Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class.
• 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

• EMT background/training or Phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Must routinely perform the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients).
• Perform point of care testing (including blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs).
• Assist with simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections and ticket to ride.
• Contribute to the universal unit activities including responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Provide instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN.
• Document in the medical record according to established procedures.
• Achieve and maintain competency and/or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced skills based on department operational need: phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, basic arrhythmia, 12-lead EKG, and NG tubes clamping and removal.
• Safety sit with patients when needed.

Benefits

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS preferred.
• BLS required within 30 days of hire/transfer.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
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What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees