Patient Care Technician - Acute Care Cardiac (Harrisburg Hospital)

Main 7 Cardiac Unit

Main 7 is a 44 bed acute care cardiac unit dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to a wide variety of patients. Our patient population consists of those with multiple comorbidities with a specialization in heart failure. All of our patients are provided continuous telemetry monitoring and may require cardiac drips to maintain stable cardiac care. Although our unit is fast paced, it is a great place to learn time management skills, assessment skills, and critical thinking ability. With a mix of new and experienced PCTs, Main 7 is a place where staff can learn and grow with a good support system. This is a great learning environment where our staff supports teamwork, interdisciplinary team building, shared governance, and professional growth. Thank you for taking the time to learn about Main 7 and we hope you are interested in joining our team.

Responsibilities :

• Provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living.
• Assists with physical, respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.
• Performs 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.
• Provides 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.
• Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information. Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
• 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.
• Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner. Completes 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 & 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).
• Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
• Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director or direct leader. Request's assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
• Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
• 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.

Qualifications :

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran