Patient Care Technician, 12E Integrated Medicine at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Activities of Daily Living, Physical Therapy Assistance, Respiratory Therapy Assistance, Cardiopulmonary Therapy Assistance, Vital Signs Monitoring, Specimen Collection, Foley Catheter Care, Phlebotomy, EKG, Bladder Scan, Communication, Documentation, Safety Procedures, Cultural Diversity Awareness

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join Our Team at UPMC Mercy Hospital! Are you ready to make a difference in a dynamic and supportive environment? UPMC Mercy Hospital is seeking a passionate and dedicated full-time Patient Care Technician to join our 12E Integrated Medical Acute Care Unit! This role will start by working 3, 12-hour rotating shifts each week with the goal of moving to primarily night shift once oriented. Earn an extra $1.60 per hour when working an evening or overnight shift. Typical start times are 7am and 7pm. Why 12E? Fast-Paced & Diverse: Our 46-bed Acute Care Unit is home to patients with a wide range of acute medical diagnoses and complex care needs. Learning & Growth: Whether you’re a seasoned caregiver or looking to start your career in patient care, 12E offers a rich environment for professional development and learning. Strong preference given to those with previous patient care experience in a hospital. Teamwork & Collaboration: We emphasize strong multidisciplinary collaboration and communication to provide the best care for our patients. What We Offer: Paid Time Off: Enjoy generous PTO accrual starting on your first day. Full-Time Benefits: Variety of plans for medical, dental and vision insurance Career Advancement: Take advantage of our dedicated nursing support career ladder to achieve your highest potential and earn more money as you gain experience. Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents. Why UPMC? At UPMC, we are committed to investing in our nursing support staff from day one. If you're looking to advance your career, we are here to support you financially, personally, and professionally. Join us at UPMC Mercy Hospital and be part of a team that values your growth and success. Apply today and take the next step in your patient care career! 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. Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. Establishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments. Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships. Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients. 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. Demonstrates 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. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace. Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. 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. Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace. 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. Documents 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. High school diploma or GED. Must also have either a) 1 Year of general healthcare experience, OR b) 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion for those with less than 1 year of experience, OR c) enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR d) completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field. Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class Successful completion of eRecord training. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred. 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) Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include providing direct patient care such as assisting with daily living activities and therapies, performing core nursing assistant tasks like vital signs and specimen collection, and executing specialized skills like phlebotomy or EKG based on unit needs. The role also requires documenting patient status changes, communicating effectively with the healthcare team, and contributing to universal unit activities.