Patient Care Technician - Resource

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Shadyside is hiring a Part-Time Patient Care Technician to join their team in the Resource Pool! As a Patient Care Technician, you'll deliver vital patient care and assist with departmental services according to established policies and procedures. Under the guidance of nurses or physicians, you'll maintain high standards of patient care. Nursing Support roles require working rotating shifts, including daytime, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts. Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Technicians will also be expected to work 12-hour shifts, with the possibility of a mix of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts. All hired candidates are required to complete a mandatory training course, with full attendance expected for the entire duration. Resource Pool provides ad hoc staffing solutions for nursing units that are reflective of their census and acuity at the time. Resource Staff is made up of two areas: Medical-Surgical/telemetry and ICUs. Working in the Resource Pool you must be especially flexible, knowledgeable, and responsive.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must also have either: 1 year of experience, 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 or basic information system training.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is 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

Microcomputer experience preferred.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, and ambulating patients under RN supervision.
Perform point-of-care testing including vital signs, blood glucose, weights, urine specimen collection, restraint placement & removal, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs), and Foley care.
Ensure a safe and clean environment by performing safety checks, organizing patient rooms, and managing equipment.
Change bed linens, ensure the hallways are clear of equipment/returning equipment, and keep the unit tidy.
Acquire, distribute, and manage supplies and equipment.
Handle ordering, stocking, and setup of patient care items.
Provide feedback to RN, communicate effectively with healthcare team members, and maintain professional relationships.
Contribute to unit activities, such as responding to call lights and transporting patients.
Document patient information accurately and complete clerical tasks.
Adhere to safety policies, standard precautions, and procedures for bloodborne pathogens.
Deliver patient nourishments, fill water pitchers, and distribute patient mail.
Receive and act on feedback, identify learning needs, and participate in self-review.
Suggest and support departmental changes and improvements.
Strictly adhere to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital-related information.
Respond to emergent situations as needed and provide one-on-one supervision and companionship to patients.