Patient Care Technician - Resource Pool

UPMC•Monroeville, PA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC East is seeking an experienced Part-Time Patient Care Technician to join our Resource Department. This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in patient care and build skills and confidence. The position requires working 24 hours per week on a rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays, with shift options of 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM or 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM. A 10-25% salary bonus will be added to the base salary.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Either a) 1 Year of general healthcare experience, OR b) 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion for those with less than 1 year of experience, OR c) enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR d) completion of a bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field.
Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician 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

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program.
ACLS preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Responsibilities

Provides routine patient care and supports department services in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Performs UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients).
Performs point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs).
Performs simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections and ticket to ride.
Achieves and maintains competency and/or performs at least 1 or more 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.
Assists with patient procedures and activities of daily living.
Provides physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.
Reports equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department.
Establishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments.
Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
Contributes to universal unit activities, including 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.
Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.
Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN.
Applies, monitors, and removes patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.
Communicates clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
Demonstrates understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions.
Supports safety in the workplace for patients and self.
Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital-related information.
Complies with safety policies and procedures, including standard precautions.
Suggests and supports changes within the department.
Assumes responsibility for assignments and views problems as challenges.
Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
Supports department-based projects and quality initiatives.
Documents in the medical record according to established procedures.
Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
Completes department clerical functions as needed.
Achieves and maintains competency in required standard competencies.
Performs other duties as assigned.