Patient Care Technician (casual) / ICU

UPMC; Jamestown (NY); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 33.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a Casual Patient Care Technician to join the ICU team. This 12-hour shift role may rotate days and overnights and will require weekend and holiday coverage.

The ideal candidate has healthcare experience and is committed to improving patient experiences within a supportive team. Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, participating in therapeutic activities and reporting status changes to the RN.

Formación

• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Willing to work 12‑hour shifts and rotate days and/or overnights.
• Weekend and holiday availability may be required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Assist with physical, respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies and report changes to RN.
• Perform core nursing assistant tasks such as monitoring vitals, weights, glucose, I&O and specimen collection.
• Document in the medical record and communicate effectively with the health care team.

Descripción del empleo

re you seeking a rewarding and hands-on career in healthcare that prioritizes patient well-being? Join UPMC as a Patient Care Technician and embark on a journey to enhance the patient experience.

UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a Casual Patient Care Technician to join their team in the ICU. This position will require 12-hour shifts that could rotate days and/or overnights. Will also require weekends and holidays.

Our ideal candidate will have healthcare experience.

Discover the countless rewards of making a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and the potential for limitless growth. Explore the possibilities today and see how you can contribute to the transformative work at UPMC.

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:

• 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.