Patient Care Technician / NIGHTS - Emergency Department

UPMC; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a full-time Patient Care Technician for the Emergency Department on Night Shift. This role is night shift only with every other weekend and rotating holidays. Ideal candidates have experience in healthcare and a passion for patient-centered care.

The position offers opportunities for growth within the UPMC Patient Care Support ladder and a comprehensive benefits package. Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, supporting nursing care, monitoring patient status,

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare settings preferred.
• Strong patient care and communication skills.
• Ability to perform ADLs and basic clinical tasks under RN supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and basic care.
• Support nursing staff with routine procedures and activities.
• Monitor patient status, vital signs, and report changes to RN.
• Document care activities in the medical record per policy.
• Assist with transportation, meals, and mobility support.
• Apply and remove simple dressings as directed by RN and physician.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Patient care

Job description

UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a full-time Patient Care Technician to join our team in the Emergency Department on Night Shift. This position will be night shift only and include every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in healthcare.

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:

• 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.