Patient Care Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of UPMC Nursing Assistant training.
• Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• CPR certification meeting AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, is required within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Act 34 clearance.
• Access to medications is limited to distributing medication to the nurse.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the RN’s direction, including bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning, and repositioning patients.
• Perform point-of-care testing, including blood glucose testing; obtain weights, vital signs, intake and output, and urine specimens; apply or reapply telemetry monitors; and support HAC and PSI prevention using TEDs and SCDs.
• Respond to call lights and telephones, pass meal trays, transport patients, and contribute to other universal unit activities.
• Document in the medical record system according to established procedures and complete clerical functions as needed.
• Report changes in patient status to the RN and provide patient and family instruction under the RN’s direction.
• Report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department and communicate effectively with other departments.
• Maintain a safe environment for patient safety and recovery by completing safety checks, keeping rooms and the department clean and organized, cleaning department-specific equipment, changing bed linens, emptying linen hampers, and keeping hallways clear.
• Acquire and distribute supplies and equipment; perform messenger functions; order, charge, or credit supplies; set up patient-care equipment within the role’s scope; and stock patient rooms and unit supply areas.
• Deliver patient nourishments, fill water pitchers, and distribute patient mail.
• Provide diversional activities to reduce or prevent restraint use and provide companionship or one-on-one supervision when required.
• Follow safety policies and procedures, including standard precautions and procedures for blood-borne pathogen exposure, and respond to emergencies within the scope of the role.
• Maintain professional, respectful working relationships and communicate clearly with patients, families, colleagues, and the healthcare team.
• Receive feedback and direction constructively, identify learning needs, seek assistance with planning and prioritizing, and take action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors, and perform other duties as assigned.