Part -Time Patient Care Technician - Resource Pool (Add 10%25 to Base Rate!)

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is hiring a Part-Time Patient Care Technician to support the Resource Pool, offering a flexible schedule with less weekends, holidays, and off-shift requirements. Full-time and part-time Resource Pool opportunities include an additional 10% differential. The role provides a supportive team environment, opportunities for continuous learning and professional development, and diverse experience across various medicine units. This position is a valued step in the UPMC Inpatient Patient Care Support Career Ladder, offering opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary are determined based on education and experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 Year of Experience 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.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Act 34 Criminal Clearance.
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal.
• Act 33 with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Suggests and supports changes within the department.
• Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.
• Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
• Supports department-based projects and quality initiatives.
• Routinely perform the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (all competencies must be achieved): ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients), Point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, & vital signs, I&O, Telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs), Clean catch/mini catheter urine collection, Simple dressings, 12 lead EKG, Bladder scan, All specimen collections.
• Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
• Establishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments.
• Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
• Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
• Constructively receives feedback and direction.
• Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director.
• Takes action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Request’s assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
• Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.
• Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions.
• Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
• Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• 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 inpatient 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.
• 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.
• Completes department clerical functions as needed.
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• Less Weekends
• Less Holidays
• Less Off Shift Requirements
• Additional 10% differential (for Full Time and Part Time Resource Pool opportunities)
• Supportive Environment
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development
• Gain experience across various medicine units, enhancing clinical skills
• Opportunities for continued growth and advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees