Patient Care Technician - 4D / Med Surg

Patient Care Technician Opportunity At UPMC Chautauqua

Are you seeking a rewarding and hands-on career in healthcare that prioritizes patient well-being? Join UPMC as a Patient Care Technician and embark on a journey to enhance the patient experience. Collaborate with our dedicated team of Life Changers to deliver exceptional patient care, fostering relationships with individuals in need and ensuring their comfort within a secure environment.

UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a full-time Patient Care Technician to join us on our 4D Medical Surgical Unit. This position offers three 12-hour shifts to include every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Discover the countless rewards of making a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and the potential for limitless growth. Explore the possibilities today and see how you can contribute to the transformative work at UPMC.

The Patient Care Technician is a valued step in the UPMC Patient Care Support career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement.

Title and salary will be determined based upon experience.

Responsibilities :

• 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 reports changes in patient status.
• Perform the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections and Foley care) AND 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.
• Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. Establish appropriate and effective communication with other departments. Establish professional and respectful interpersonal relationships. Contribute to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.
• 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.
• Provide instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN. May apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.
• 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. Care for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace. Develop and maintain productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Strictly adhere to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information. Comply with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
• Suggest and support changes within the department. Assume responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges. Demonstrate awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department. Support department-based projects and quality initiatives.
• Document in the medical record according to established procedures. Perform assigned work in a timely and productive manner. Complete department clerical functions as needed.
• Must routinely perform and be fully competent with the UPMC nursing core assistant responsibilities including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients) PLUS point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application / reapplication, hospital-acquired condition, and patient safety indicator. In addition, simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections, and ticket to ride (intra-hospital patient transportation).
• Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. Contribute to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
• Document in the medical record according to established procedures. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
• In addition to the required standard competencies, the Patient Care Technician will 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 arrythmia, 12-lead EKG, and NG tubes clamping and removal.

Required :

One (1) year of general healthcare experience, OR

Preferred :

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran