Patient Care Technician, FT Flex - med/surg E4 (Hanover)

UPMC International; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Hanover, PA is seeking a Patient Care Technician (FT Flex) to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. The role includes assisting with ADLs, basic therapies, and routine measurements while contributing to safe, compassionate care.

Responsibilities include performing core nursing assistant tasks, collaborating with the health care team, and documenting in medical records. Weekend and holiday coverage is required with opportunities to advance skills.

Qualifications

• Provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living.
• Performs nursing assistant responsibilities: blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimens, and Foley care.
• May perform phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressings, Foley removal, IV removal as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living; assists with therapies and reports changes.
• Performs core nursing assistant tasks and at least four additional BU-identified tasks (phlebotomy, EKG, dressings, catheter work, point of care testing, bladder scans, IV removal).
• Ensures equipment malfunctions are reported and communicates with other departments; supports safety and professional relationships.
• Receives feedback, identifies learning needs, and seeks assistance to plan and prioritize activities.
• Provides instruction to patients and families under the direction of the RN; may apply/remove restraints as per protocol.
• Communicates clearly with the health care team; adheres to safety policies and universal precautions.
• Documents in the medical record and completes department clerical functions; participates in unit activities.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Safety

Teamwork

ADLs

Telemetry monitoring

Vital signs

Tools

Telemetry monitor

Job description

Position Detail:

• FT Flex
• 7a-7p or 2 (12hr) shifts and 1 (4hr) shift weekly for total of 28 hours but will be required to flex up to 36 or 40 hours as needed to meet unit needs
• Every third weekend and every other holiday

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.