Part Time Patient Care Technician, Resource Unit

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Shadyside is seeking a Part Time Patient Care Technician for their Resource Pool. The role involves delivering essential patient care, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of direct patient care experience. Flexibility and effective communication skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of direct patient care experience required.
• Completion of UPMC patient care technician class or basic information system training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities under RN supervision.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment and manage supplies.
• Accurately document patient information and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Responsiveness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microcomputer

Job description

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Join UPMC Shadyside’s Resource Pool! UPMC Shadyside is hiring a Part Time 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 requires flexibility, knowledge, and responsiveness. Minimum of one year of direct patient care experience is required.

Responsibilities:

1. 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.
2. Environmental Maintenance: Ensure a safe and clean environment by performing safety checks, organizing patient rooms, and managing equipment. Change bed linens, keep hallways clear, and maintain tidiness.
3. Supplies & Equipment Management: Manage supplies and equipment, handle ordering, stocking, and setup of patient care items.
4. Communication & Collaboration: Provide feedback to RN, communicate effectively with healthcare team members, and participate in unit activities like responding to call lights and transporting patients.
5. Documentation & Compliance: Accurately document patient information, complete clerical tasks, and adhere to safety policies and procedures.
6. Continuous Improvement: Receive feedback, identify learning needs, participate in self-review, and support departmental improvements. Follow all patient care and hospital policies.
7. Emergency Response & Companionship: Respond to emergencies and provide supervision and companionship to patients.

The above describes the general nature of the work. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

Educational/Knowledge Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of patient care experience
• Completion of UPMC patient care technician class or basic information system training
• Microcomputer experience preferred; effective communication skills
• EMT or Paramedic certification or enrollment in such programs is preferred
• Limited access to medications, only for distribution to nurses

Licensure/Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification per AHA standards within 30 days of hire
• Act 34 clearance

Additional Information: UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.