Lead Patient Care Technician, 8 East

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA is hiring a Lead PCT for the 8 East unit. This full-time role involves shifts that rotate to cover patient care across day and evening periods.

You will provide patient care, support nursing staff, perform core CNA tasks, and ensure safety and quality in daily operations, with focus on communication, teamwork and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• CPR/First aid training may be required within 30 days
• ACLS preferred
• BLS or CPR certification required

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with daily living activities.
• Communicate needs and observations to the RN and health care team.
• Report equipment malfunctions and coordinate with departments.
• Participate in safe patient handling and adhere to policies.
• Support unit activities and respond to call lights and phones.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Attention to safety

Job description

UPMC Hamot is hiring a Lead PCT to join the team on 8 East!

This position will be scheduled for full-time hours and involve rotating shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Constructively receives feedback and direction.
• Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director.
• Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance.
• Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
• Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.
• 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.
• Models the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.
• Models 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.
• Performs the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, restraint placement and removal, specimen collections and Foley care) AND the following hospital identified tasks: phlebotomy, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, IV catheter removal and ticket to ride. May perform based on department operational need: complex wound care, 12 lead EKG, and NG tubes clamping and removal.
• 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. 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.
• Supports UPMC Experience Initiatives (AIDET coaching, rounding, 90-day check-ins, etc.)
• Sug

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire ACLS preferred

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran