Patient Care Technician - 4D

UPMC; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Chautauqua in Jamestown, NY seeks a full-time Patient Care Technician (4D) with direct patient care experience. The role rotates day/night shifts, including every other weekend and rotating holidays, contributing to patient comfort and safety under RN supervision.

The technician provides ADLs, monitoring and reporting, assists with therapies, and supports departmental quality initiatives. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced hospital unit.

Qualifications

• Must routinely perform UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients) and related tasks.
• All competencies must be achieved as part of the role.
• Professionally communicate with other departments and maintain patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Suggests and supports changes within the department. Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.
• Provides patient care including assisting with activities of daily living and related therapies as directed by RN.
• Reports changes in inpatient status to the RN and documents in the medical record.
• Maintains safety policies and professional interpersonal relationships within the unit.
• Performs standard departmental duties and supports quality initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Nursing assistant certification (CNA)

Tools

Telemetry monitor

Vital signs equipment

Job description

UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a full-time Patient Care Technician to join our team on 4D. This position offers a variable shift schedule (rotating between day and night shifts) which will include every other weekend and rotating holidays.

If you're seeking a rewarding career and have direct patient care experience, we'd love to hear from you.

The Patient Care Technician is a valued step in the UPMC Patient Care Supportcareer ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement.

Titleand salary will be determined based upon experience.

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 including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients. PLUS weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs), restraint placement and removal, AND simple dressings, bladder scan, all specimen collections and ticket to ride. All competencies must be achieved.
• 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.
• In addition to the standard required 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, 12 lead EKG & basic arrhythmia.