Part-Time Patient Care Tech: Burn & Hydrotherapy

UPMC Mercy Health Center; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Mercy Health Center in Pittsburgh is seeking a part-time Patient Care Technician to support our Hydrotherapy Unit, a 3-bay center attached to the Trauma Burn ICU where water debridement is provided for burn patients and rooms for smaller injuries.

This role offers 2 shifts per week from 7am to 5pm, Monday through Friday with occasional weekends. No prior experience is required, but you must be comfortable caring for burn patients and learn burn dressing changes after training.

Qualifications

• Must perform UPMC core nursing assistant duties including ADLs, blood glucose, weights, vital signs and I&O.
• At least four of the following tasks: phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressings, Foley removal, point-of-care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal.
• Ability to document in the medical record and communicate effectively with the health care team.
• Adhere to safety policies and patient privacy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care and assists with procedures and activities of daily living.
• Confirms patient status and reports changes to the RN.
• Maintains professional relationships and supports unit activities.

Skills

ADLs

Blood glucose

Weights

Vital signs

I&O

Telemetry monitoring

Phlebotomy

Job description

UPMC Mercy Health Center in Pittsburgh is seeking a part-time Patient Care Technician to support our Hydrotherapy Unit, a 3-bay center attached to the Trauma Burn ICU where water debridement is provided for burn patients and rooms for smaller injuries.

This role offers 2 shifts per week from 7am to 5pm, Monday through Friday with occasional weekends. No prior experience is required, but you must be comfortable caring for burn patients and learn burn dressing changes after training.