Casual Patient Care Technician - Emergency Department

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides routine patient care and supports the department services in accordance with established policies and procedures, and may be directed by the nurse or physician to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care can be maintained at all times. Casual employees work a total of 36 hours over the course of 6 weeks. The role involves performing UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities including ADLs, point of care testing, vital signs, and more. Additionally, the PCT may perform advanced skills such as phlebotomy, peripheral IV removal, Foley catheter removal, basic arrhythmia interpretation, 12-lead EKG, and NG tube management, based on department needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Enrollment in a Nursing Program with: a) 1 year of general healthcare experience or b) 6 months experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion or c) Completion of at least 1 nursing program clinical rotation required
Successful completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician class upon hire
Successful completion of basic information system training
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Nice To Haves

ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

Perform UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients).
Perform point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs).
Perform simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections and ticket to ride.
Achieve and maintain all required competencies.
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.
Demonstrate 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.
Provide patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living.
Assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
Provide feedback to the RN regarding patient care and report changes in patient status.
Provide instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN.
Apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.
Strictly adhere to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information.
Comply with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
Document in the medical record according to established procedures.
Perform assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
Complete department clerical functions as needed.