Patient Care Technician - UPMC Greene at UPMC

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Communication, Documentation, Vital Signs, ADLs, Telemetry Monitoring, Phlebotomy, Basic Life Support, Crisis Management, Team Collaboration, Compassion, Time Management, Healthcare Experience, Medical Support, Patient Instruction, Restraint Application

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join Our Dynamic Nursing Team as a Patient Care Technician! Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, high-energy environment? Our hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Technician to join our team. You will play a crucial role in delivering top-notch medical support and ensuring the well-being of our patients during critical moments. If you thrive under pressure and are committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities: · Must routinely perform the UPMC nursing core nursing 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, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs). In addition, simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections and ticket to ride. · Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients. · Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team. · Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. · Assists with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies. · 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. · 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 arrhythmia, 12-lead EKG, and NG tubes clamping and removal. Schedule: Rotating days, weekends and holidays. Rotating shifts include: 6am-6:30 pm and 6pm-6:30 am · High school diploma or equivalent. · 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, 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 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. BLS required within 30 days of hire/transfer. ACLS/PALS required within 12 months of hire/transfer. Crisis management education required within 1 year of hire/transfer. Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Technician will perform essential nursing assistant responsibilities, including assisting with activities of daily living and monitoring vital signs. They will also contribute to unit activities and support patients during critical moments.