Patient Care Technician - Acute Cardiac & Neuro - UPMC Carlisle

UPMC; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Carlisle is looking for a dedicated Patient Care Technician to join our Acute Cardiac and Neuro Unit. This full-time night shift position requires assisting with patient care duties, maintaining accurate medical records, and establishing professional relationships with patients and families. Ideal candidates will have a passion for healthcare and a commitment to safety and quality in patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care or healthcare education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ADLs including bathing, feeding, and transporting patients.
• Document medical records and report equipment malfunctions.
• Provide feedback to RNs and report patient status changes.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

Patient Care Technician

Are you a patient care provider or healthcare student looking to advance your career within an organization that offers multiple opportunities for growth and development?

UPMC Carlisle is seeking a Patient Care Technician for our Acute Cardiac and Neuro Unit!

This is a Full-Time (36 hours/week), Night Shift (7:00pm - 7:00am) position with rotating weekends and holidays.

Note: Title and starting pay rate may vary based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care duties including assisting with ADLs such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning, and repositioning patients.
• Complete medical record documentation accurately and report equipment malfunctions.
• Respond to call lights, telephones, pass meal trays, and transport patients, adhering to safety policies.
• Establish professional relationships and communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Provide feedback to RNs, report patient status changes, and instruct patients and families as directed.
• Achieve and maintain competency in standard and advanced skills like IV removal, Foley catheter removal, arrhythmia interpretation, and NG tube management.
• Perform core nursing assistant responsibilities including vital signs, blood glucose testing, I&O, telemetry, and specimen collection.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures, ensuring safety and quality in patient care.

Additional duties include supporting department projects and quality initiatives, and participating in self-review and ongoing learning to improve skills and performance.