Patient Care Technician, NS

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated Nursing Assistants or Patient Care Technicians to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver essential patient care in a fast-paced medical environment. You will work closely with healthcare professionals, providing vital support to patients with diverse medical needs. The position requires flexibility with shifts, including nights and weekends, and involves comprehensive training to ensure high standards of care. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Assist with daily living activities under RN supervision.
• Perform point-of-care testing and maintain patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including bathing and feeding.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for patients.
• Document patient information accurately and comply with policies.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Documentation

Team Collaboration

Emergency Response

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join UPMC Shadyside’s Medicine Team!

UPMC Shadyside is hiring a full-time Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician to join their team in the Internal Medicine/Medical Teaching unit 3 Pav! As a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician, you'll deliver vital patient care and assist with departmental services according to established policies and procedures. Under the guidance of nurses or physicians, you'll maintain high standards of patient care.

Nursing Support roles require working rotating shifts, including daytime, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts. Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Technicians will also be expected to work 12-hour shifts, with the possibility of a mix of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts.

All hired candidates are required to complete a mandatory training course, with full attendance expected for the entire duration.

About UPMC Shadyside 3 Pav:

3 Pavilion at UPMC Shadyside is an internal medical teaching unit. This is a highly trained, team-oriented unit primarily caring for medical, cardiac monitored patients, and stroke patients.This teaching unit has a dynamic learning environment, where you will see patients with chest tubes, feeding tubes, trachs, and monitors.

Responsibilities:

• Direct Patient Care:Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, and ambulating patients under RN supervision. Perform point-of-care testing including vital signs, blood glucose, weights, urine specimen collection, restraint placement & removal, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs), and Foley care.
• Environmental Maintenance:Ensure a safe and clean environment by performing safety checks, organizing patient rooms, and managing equipment. Changing bed linens, ensuring the hallways are clear of equipment/returning equipment, and keeping the unit tidy.
• Supplies & Equipment Management:Acquire, distribute, and manage supplies and equipment. Handle ordering, stocking, and setup of patient care items.
• Communication & Collaboration:Provide feedback to RN, communicate effectively with healthcare team members, and maintain professional relationships. Contribute to unit activities, such as responding to call lights and transporting patients.
• Documentation & Compliance:Document patient information accurately and complete clerical tasks. Adhere to safety policies, standard precautions, and procedures for bloodborne pathogens. Delivers patient nourishments, fills water pitchers, and distributes patient mail.
• Continuous Improvement:Receive and act on feedback, identify learning needs, and participate in self-review. Suggest and support departmental changes and improvements. Strictly adheres to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital-related information.
• Emergency Response & Companionship:Respond to emergent situations as needed and provide one-on-one supervision and companionship to patients.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions associated with the job