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About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of healthcare experience, OR
• 1 year of experience and enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR
• 1 year of experience and completion of a bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field.
• Annual completion of a professional contribution to be determined after hire.
• Successful completion of patient care technician senior class.
• Successful completion of basic information system training.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Act 34 Criminal Clearance.
• Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course and annual competency required.

Nice To Haves

• Microcomputer experience preferred.
• Nursing Student that has completed one clinical rotation preferred.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to: responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.
• Routinely performs the UPMC core nursing assistant responsibilities including: ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients), Point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), Weights & vital signs, I&O, Telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs), Simple dressings, Placement and removal of restraints, 12 lead EKG, Bladder scan, All specimen collections, IV catheter removal and Foley catheter removal.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships internally and externally.
• Demonstrates accountability for actions.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace and reports equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department.
• Assists with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.
• Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN.
• Constructively receives feedback and direction.
• Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director.
• Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance.
• Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.
• Participates in project and committee work.
• Suggests and supports changes within the department.
• Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.
• Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
• Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information.
• Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
• Documents in the medical record according to established procedures.
• Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
• Transports cardiac monitored patients within the hospital setting.
• Completes department clerical functions as needed.
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May also be asked to perform IV insertion and straight catheterization.

Benefits

• great benefits
• plenty of room for growth
• opportunities for continued growth and advancement