Full Time Patient Care Technician

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Full-Time Patient Care Technician to support the Night Program in Surgical Oncology. This role is crucial for enhancing the patient experience and offers opportunities for growth and development in a supportive environment. Candidates must have experience or be nursing students, with a focus on patient care support.

Benefits

Eligible for additional $2 per hour for night shifts

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of patient care experience or currently a nursing student with at least one clinical.
• Willingness to perform all core patient care responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), vitals, and point-of-care testing.
• Communicate clearly with healthcare team and participate in departmental quality initiatives.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Nursing Student or Equivalent

Job description

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Are you a healthcare professional interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development? If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today!

UPMC is dedicated to providing each patient with the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our Patient Care Technicians are essential partners in that mission, enhancing the patient experience at UPMC with positivity and integrity. Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community.

ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Patient Care Technician to support our Night Program in the 6 South Surgical Oncology unit at the McCandless location. Employees in the Night Program are allotted an additional $2 per hour, on top of thecurrent off-shift differential.

The Patient Care Technician is a valued step in the UPMC Inpatient Patient Care Support Career Ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and patient care experience. You must have at least 6 months of experience or be a nursing student with at least one clinical to be eligible for the Night Program.

Hours:

Our Full-Time Night PCTs typically work three 12-hour evening and overnight shifts. Hours may vary by unit. Candidates with prior patient care experience are highly preferred and encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

·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.

·Supports department-based projects and quality initiatives.

·Must routinely perform the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (all competencies must be achieved):

oADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients

oPoint of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, & vital signs

oI&O

oTelemetry monitor application/reapplication

oHAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs)

oClean catch/mini catheter urine collection

oSimple dressings

o12 lead EKG

oBladder scan

oAll specimen collections

·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.

·Constructively receives feedback and direction.

·Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director.

·Takes action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.

·Request’s assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.

·Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.

·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.

·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 inpatient status.

·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.

·Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information.

·Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.

·Documents in the medical record according to established procedures.

·Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner.

·Completes department clerical functions as needed.

*Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

*Performs other duties as assigned.

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