UPMC Presbyterian Adult Acute Care (8N) Patient Care Technician - Casual
About The Position
UPMC Presbyterian Adult Acute Care (8N) is seeking a Casual Patient Care Technician to join their Life Changers team. This role involves providing high-quality patient care and support within a 17-bed medical-surgical unit. The unit cares for a diverse patient population with conditions such as chest pain, COPD, pneumonia, diabetes, cellulitis, and sickle cell crisis. The team participates in multidisciplinary patient rounds and emphasizes effective communication, teamwork, and patient education. This is a fast-paced, demanding environment that is ideal for graduate nurses or those seeking to gain inpatient experience.
Requirements
- Successful completion of UPMC nursing assistant or EIC training program or Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class.
- Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- For Patient Care Technician: 1 year of healthcare experience, OR completion of at least one clinical rotation as part of a nursing or PT/OT/PA program or related health care training, OR completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in a health sciences field.
- For Patient Care Technician – Senior: 2 years of healthcare experience, OR 1 year of experience plus completion of at least one clinical rotation as part of a nursing or PT/OT/PA program or related health care training, OR 1 year of experience and completion of a bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field.
- All inexperienced hired candidates are required to complete a mandatory training course, with full attendance expected for the entire duration.
Nice To Haves
- Previous patient care experience is preferred.
- Nursing students highly preferred for casual roles.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
- Successful completion of Senior training class.
Responsibilities
- Provide routine patient care and support department services in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Assist nurses and/or physicians to ensure the highest degree of quality patient care.
- Perform ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients).
- Monitor and record vital signs.
- Perform blood glucose monitoring.
- Assist with simple dressings.
- Perform EKGs.
- Perform bladder scans.
- Collect all specimens.
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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
