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Casual Patient Care Technician, NS (Nursing Students) - Resource Pool

Casual Patient Care Technician, NS (Nursing Students) - Resource Pool

UPMCMonroeville, PA, US
14 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

UPMC East Patient Care Technician Opportunity

UPMC East is seeking a casual Patient Care Technician to join our Resource Departmenta flexible role that's perfect for gaining hands-on experience in patient care.

This role is ideal for nursing students looking to build clinical skills and confidence. Candidates are required to work 36 hours every 6 weeksa manageable schedule that fits around your classes.

This is your chance to take the first step into the healthcare field and make a real impact on patients' lives.

Apply today!

Patient Care :

  • Assist with patient procedures and activities of daily living.
  • Provide physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
  • Provide feedback to the RN regarding patient care and report changes in patient status.
  • Perform UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, and Foley care).
  • Perform at least four of the following BU identified tasks : phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal.

Equipment and Communication :

  • Report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department.
  • Establish appropriate and effective communication with other departments.
  • Establish professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
  • Contribute to universal unit activities, including responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
  • Feedback and Development :

  • Constructively receive feedback and direction.
  • Identify and communicate learning needs to the unit director.
  • Take action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.
  • Request assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
  • Participate in self-review as requested by the unit director.
  • Patient and Family Instruction :

  • 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.
  • Communication and Safety :

  • Communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
  • Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions.
  • Support safety in the workplace for patients and self.
  • Develop and maintain productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
  • Policy Adherence :

  • Strictly adhere to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital-related information.
  • Comply with safety policies and procedures, including standard precautions.
  • Departmental Support :

  • Suggest and support changes within the department.
  • Assume responsibility for assignments and view problems as challenges.
  • Demonstrate awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
  • Support department-based projects and quality initiatives.
  • Documentation and Clerical Functions :

  • Document in the medical record according to established procedures.
  • Perform assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
  • Complete department clerical functions as needed.
  • Competency and Advanced Skills :

  • Achieve and maintain competency in required standard competencies.
  • Perform at least one 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.
  • Other Duties :

  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications :

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must also have either :
  • 1 year of general healthcare experience, OR

  • 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant / CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire / transfer / promotion, OR
  • 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
  • Successful completion of basic information system training.
  • Microcomputer experience preferred.
  • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.
  • Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
  • Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. ACLS preferred.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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  • UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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