Patient Care Technician, Senior - 5 East Acute Care/Trauma Stepdown - FT Nights

UPMC; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Williamsport is seeking a Full-Time Night shift Patient Care Technician, Senior for their Acute Care/Trauma Stepdown Medical/Surgical Unit. This role involves providing essential patient care, adhering to safety policies, and supporting departmental initiatives. Candidates with relevant experience may qualify for a night shift differential.

Qualifications

• Over 6 months of relevant experience preferred.
• Competency in core nursing assistant duties required.

Responsibilities

• Perform core nursing assistant responsibilities including vital signs and patient care.
• Document appropriately and comply with safety policies.
• Support departmental changes and participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Cultural Competence

Time Management

Job description

UPMC Williamsport is hiring a Full-Time Night shift Patient Care Technician, Senior on 5 East

Unit Details: 5 East is an Acute Care/Trauma Stepdown Medical/Surgical Unit.

Position Schedule: 36 hours per week, primarily from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with every other weekend and holiday shifts.

Eligibility for Night Program: Candidates with over 6 months of relevant experience may qualify for the Night Program, which offers an additional $2/hour night shift differential. Apply now to learn more!

Note: Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects their education, experience, and managerial discretion at the time of offer.

Responsibilities:

1. Suggest and support departmental changes; view problems as challenges; contribute to department projects and quality initiatives.
2. Receive feedback constructively; identify learning needs; seek assistance for planning and prioritization; participate in self-review, projects, and committees.
3. Adhere to policies and procedures related to patient care and hospital information; comply with safety policies; document appropriately; perform timely and productive work; transport cardiac monitored patients; perform procedures like Foley catheter insertion/removal, IV insertion/removal, and dressings; complete clerical tasks.
4. Perform core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, vital signs, I&O, specimen collection, Foley care); complete Basic Arrhythmia class; perform tasks like phlebotomy, EKG, dressing changes, catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scans, IV insertion/removal, femoral hemostasis, etc.; provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living; support therapies; communicate patient status to RN; instruct patients and families; apply/remove restraints as needed.
5. Report equipment malfunctions; communicate effectively with departments; establish respectful relationships; participate in unit activities like responding to call lights, passing meals, transporting patients.
6. Communicate clearly with healthcare team; understand cultural diversity, workplace safety; develop productive relationships; demonstrate accountability, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment.
7. Perform and maintain competency in core nursing assistant duties including ADLs, point of care testing, vital signs, telemetry, simple dressings, restraints, bladder scans, specimen collections, intra-hospital transportation, and advanced skills such as basic arrhythmia, wound care, 12-lead EKGs, and NG tube management, based on departmental needs.
8. Identify and communicate learning needs; request assistance for planning and prioritization; support safety and quality initiatives; document appropriately; transport monitored patients; perform clerical functions; transport medications when necessary.