Patient Care Technician- 6 West General Surgery

6 West at UPMC East is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician! This is a full-time position that requires rotating weekend and holiday shifts.

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.

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 bachelors 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