Casual Patient Care Technician, Resource Unit

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join UPMC Shadyside's Resource Pool as a Casual Patient Care Technician. In this role, you will provide essential patient care, perform various clinical tasks, and enhance patient comfort. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and at least one year of patient care experience, contributing to a team environment in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of patient care experience.
• Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class desired.
• Microcomputer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities under RN supervision.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for patients.
• Document patient information accurately and complete clerical tasks.

Skills

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Patient Care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification

Job description

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UPMC Shadyside is hiring a Casual Patient Care Technician to join their team in the Resource Pool!

Join UPMC Shadyside’s Resource Pool!

UPMC Shadyside is hiring a Casual Patient Care Technician to join their team in the Resource Pool!

As a Patient Care Technician, you'll deliver vital patient care and assist with departmental services according to established policies and procedures. Under the guidance of nurses or physicians, you'll maintain high standards of patient care.

About UPMC Shadyside Resource Pool:

The Resource Pool provides ad hoc staffing solutions for nursing units that are reflective of their census and acuity at the time. Resource Staff is made up of two areas: Medical-Surgical/telemetry and ICUs. Working in the Resource Pool you must be especially flexible, knowledgeable, and responsive. Working in the Resource Pool requires a minimum of one year of direct patient care working experience.

Responsibilities:

• Direct Patient Care: Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, and ambulating patients under RN supervision. Perform point-of-care testing including vital signs, blood glucose, weights, urine specimen collection, restraint placement & removal, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs), and Foley care.
• Environmental Maintenance: Ensure a safe and clean environment by performing safety checks, organizing patient rooms, and managing equipment. Changing bed linens, ensuring the hallways are clear of equipment/returning equipment, and keeping the unit tidy.
• Supplies & Equipment Management: Acquire, distribute, and manage supplies and equipment. Handle ordering, stocking, and setup of patient care items.
• Communication & Collaboration: Provide feedback to RN, communicate effectively with healthcare team members, and maintain professional relationships. Contribute to unit activities, such as responding to call lights and transporting patients.
• Documentation & Compliance: Document patient information accurately and complete clerical tasks. Adhere to safety policies, standard precautions, and procedures for bloodborne pathogens. Delivers patient nourishments, fills water pitchers, and distributes patient mail.
• Continuous Improvement: Receive and act on feedback, identify learning needs, and participate in self-review. Suggest and support departmental changes and improvements. Strictly adheres to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital-related information.
• Emergency Response & Companionship: Respond to emergent situations as needed and provide one-on-one supervision and companionship to patients.
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions associated with the job

Educational/Knowledge Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have 1 year of patient care experience
• Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class or 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/Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Act 34
  
  

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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