Patient Care Technician

Socket.dev; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide patient care and assist with routine nursing tasks in a hospital setting. The role includes supporting ADLs, basic therapies, feeding, transportation, and accurate documentation under the direction of the RN.

Required are a high school diploma or GED and completion of UPMC PCT training; healthcare experience or CNA experience is preferred, with EMT/Paramedic optional. CPR/BLS certifications are required or completed within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of general healthcare experience, OR 6 months as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency within 120 days.
• Enrollment in PT/OT/PA or related healthcare program with at least one clinical rotation.
• Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic preferred; current EMT/Paramedic program acceptable.
• CPR certification per AHA standards within 30 days; ACLS preferred.
• BLS or CPR certification.
• Act 34 clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care including assisting with procedures and ADLs.
• Assists with physical, respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies and reports changes in patient status.
• Maintains communication with RN and other departments; supports universal unit activities.
• Documents in the medical record and completes department clerical functions.
• Provides instruction to patients and families under RN direction; may apply/remove restraints as per protocol.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and safe practices; supports workplace safety and teamwork.

Skills

Healthcare experience

CNA experience

EMT/Paramedic

CPR/BLS training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

eRecord training

Job description

Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections and Foley care) AND at least four of the following BU identified tasks: phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal.
• 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. Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.
• 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.
• 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.
• Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information. Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
• 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.
• Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner. Completes department clerical functions as needed.
• Must routinely perform and be fully competent with the UPMC nursing core assistant responsibilities including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients.) PLUS point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, hospital-acquired condition & patient safety indicator. In addition, simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections and ticket to ride (intra-hospital patient transportation).
• Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
• Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director or direct leader. Request's assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
• Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
• 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.
• Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
• In addition to the required standard competencies, the Patient Care Technician will achieve and maintain competency and/or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced skills based on department operational need: phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, basic arrythmia, 12-lead EKG, and NG tubes clamping and removal.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must also have either a) 1 Year of general healthcare experience, OR b) 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion for those with less than 1 year of experience, OR c) enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR d) completion of a bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field.
• Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class.
• Successful completion of eRecord training.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.
  

  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)
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran