Patient Care Technician (full-time) - ICU

UPMC; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Tuition assistance

PTO & parental leave

Health benefits

Job summary

UPMC Chautauqua is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician for the ICU/Step Down unit. The role involves a rotating schedule with day/night shifts, weekends every other, and rotating holidays.

Responsibilities include ADLs, vitals, telemetry monitoring, and collaboration with RNs. The position offers growth, tuition support, PTO, and comprehensive health benefits. Salary and title are based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) and basic patient care.
• Ability to monitor vital signs and report changes to RN.
• Familiarity with patient transport and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists with ADLs, transfers, and daily patient care tasks.
• Performs nursing assistant responsibilities including bathing, feeding, and mobility.
• Documents care provided and reports changes to the RN and unit leadership.
• Maintains safety and teamwork within the ICU/Step Down unit.
• Supports quality initiatives and participates in unit activities.

Skills

ADLs

Telemetry

Vital signs

Patient transfer

Job description

Are you a passionate about delivering the best care possible? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of your patients? Answer your calling while building your career at UPMC!

UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a Full-Time Patient Care Technician to join our team in our ICU/Step Down Unit. This position offers a variable shift schedule that will include rotating day and night shifts, every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Benefits and Opportunities:

• Career Growth: Opportunities for personal skill-building and professional development.
• Education Support: Tuition assistance for furthering your education.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off (PTO) and paid parental leave to support your well-being.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage to safeguard your health and wellness.

If you're prepared to embrace new challenges, explore this opportunity with us today!

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.