Patient Care Technician at UPMC

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Telemetry, Vital Signs, Phlebotomy, EKG, Foley Care, Patient Instruction, Safety Compliance, Team Collaboration, Time Management, Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, NIH Stroke Scale, Healthcare Experience, Clinical Rotation, Health Sciences

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC Northwest Patient Care Technician Telemetry Unit (2North) Full Time (typically 36 hrs/wk) Variable Shifts 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. 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. 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. Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner. Completes department clerical functions as needed. High school diploma or GED required. Must also meet one of the following: One (1) year of general healthcare experience, OR Six (6) months of experience as a UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion for those with less than one year of experience, OR Enrollment in a PT, OT, PA, 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. Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required based on AHA standards (must include both didactic and skills demonstration components) within 30 days of hire. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Preferred. NIH Stroke Scale (NIH) – Required or must obtain within established timeframe. Act 34 Clearance – Required. Older Adult Protective Services Act (OAPSA) Clearance – Required. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Technician provides patient care by assisting with procedures and daily living activities, while also supporting physical and respiratory therapies. They report changes in patient status to the RN and perform various nursing assistant responsibilities.