Full-Time Nursing Assistant / Patient Care Technician - CT Transplant (9D)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UPMC Presbyterian is hiring a Full-Time Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician to join the CT Transplant unit 9D. You will deliver vital patient care under RN supervision and support the healthcare team in daily tasks.

Rotating shifts include day, evening, overnight, weekend and holiday coverage, with 12-hour shifts common. A mandatory training course is required for all hires to ensure patient safety and policy adherence.

Qualifications

• Must be able to deliver direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Ability to communicate with Healthcare team and patients.
• Willingness to learn and adhere to policies and procedures.

Responsabilités

• Direct Patient Care: Assist with daily living activities and perform point-of-care tasks under RN supervision.
• Environmental Maintenance: Keep patient rooms safe and organized; ensure clean environments.
• Supplies & Equipment Management: Help with stocking and setup of patient care items.
• Communication & Collaboration: Relay information to RNs and other team members; support unit activities.
• Documentation & Compliance: Accurately document patient information and follow safety policies.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in feedback and department improvements; adhere to hospital policies.
• Emergency Response & Companionship: Provide supervision and assist during emergencies.

Connaissances

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Communication

Documentation

Description du poste

Join UPMC Presbyterian's Cardiology Team!

UPMC Presbyterian is hiring a Full-Time Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician to join their team in the CT Transplant unit 9D!

As a Nursing Assistant or 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.

Nursing Support roles require working rotating shifts, including daytime, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts. Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Technicians will also be expected to work 12-hour shifts, with the possibility of a mix of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts.

All hired candidates are required to complete a mandatory training course, with full attendance expected for the entire duration.

About UPMC Presbyterian 9D

9D is a 17-bed cardiothoracic transplant unit caring for patients recovering from heart and/or lung transplants, and who receive support from a ventricular assist device; we also receive overflow cardiology patients. On 9D, we pride ourselves on creating a highly collaborative environment for our nurses and multidisciplinary team.

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