Patient Care Technician - Emergency Services

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); Presencial; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA is seeking a Full-Time Patient Care Technician for the Emergency Department. Rotating evenings/nights 12-hour shifts (11a-11p, 3p-3a, 7p-7a) to support patient care and ED operations.

Previous patient care experience is strongly preferred. The role involves assisting with ADLs, monitoring vital signs, blood draws, specimen collection, and communicating changes to the RN. Title and salary will be determined by education and experience.

Qualificações

• Experience in patient care settings preferred.
• Knowledge of activities of daily living and vital signs.
• Familiarity with phlebotomy and specimen collection is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with patient procedures and activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies; report changes to RN.
• Perform blood glucose tests, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, and Foley care.
• Communicate clearly with the healthcare team; maintain safety and documentation.

Conhecimentos

Patient care

ADLs assistance

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Communication with RN

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Title: Full-Time Patient Care Technician – Emergency Department
Location: UPMC Hamot
Shift: Rotating Evenings/Nights, 12-Hour Shifts (11a-11p, 3p-3a, 7p-7a)

About UPMC Hamot's Emergency Department:
UPMC Hamot's Emergency Department is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Technician to join our dynamic team! UPMC Hamot Emergency Department is the largest ED in the Erie region and provides comprehensive care for minor and major injuries 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are a level 2 trauma center, cardiac center and comprehensive stroke center. We are also among a select few EDs internationally that have received the Emergency Nurse Association Lantern Award that signifies our exceptional practice and innovative performance in the core areas of leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in patient care and are ready to contribute to our mission of Life Changing Medicine, we want to hear from you!

Previous patient care experience is strongly preferred.

Title and Salary will be determined based upon education and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with patient procedures and activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.Provide feedback to RN and report changes in patient status.
• Perform blood glucose tests, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, and Foley care.
• Complete at least four additional tasks: phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal.
• Report equipment malfunctions.Communicate effectively with other departments.
• Maintain professional and respectful relationships.Respond to call lights and telephones.
• Pass meal trays and transport patients.Receive and act on feedback.Identify learning needs and improve skills.
• Participate in self-review.Instruct patients and families under RN direction.
• Apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per protocol.
• Communicate clearly with the healthcare team.Understand cultural diversity and workplace safety.
• Develop productive working relationships.Adhere to patient care and hospital policies.
• Comply with safety procedures and standard precautions.
• Suggest and support departmental changes.Assume responsibility for assignments.
• Support department projects and quality initiatives.
• Document in medical records.Perform clerical functions as needed.
• Achieve competency in advanced skills: phlebotomy, IV removal, Foley catheter removal, basic arrhythmia, 12-lead EKG, NG tube clamping/removal.