Patient Care Technician, Senior, NS - 5 East Acute Care/Trauma Stepdown - Casual with Variable [...]

UPMC; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Williamsport recherche un Patient Care Technician Senior pour son unité de soins traumatologiques. Le candidat idéal apportera des compétences avancées de soin aux patients, tout en travaillant sous la supervision d'infirmiers ou de médecins. Ce rôle implique la communication avec les équipes de santé et l'adhésion à des pratiques de soins sécuritaires et appropriées.

Qualifications

• Diplôme de niveau secondaire ou équivalent requis.
• Inscription dans un programme de sensibilisation à la santé ou rotation clinique terminée.
• Compétences de base en informatique et capacités de communication efficaces.

Responsibilities

• Communiquer efficacement avec l'équipe de santé, soutenir la sécurité des patients.
• Effectuer des tâches de base d'assistant infirmier ainsi que des compétences avancées nécessaires.
• Adhérer aux politiques et effectuer des fonctions cléricales au besoin.

Skills

Communication

Soins aux patients

Collaboration en équipe

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in a Nursing Program

Job description

Patient Care Technician, Senior, NS - 5 East Acute Care/Trauma Stepdown - Casual with Variable Shifts

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UPMC Williamsport has an opening for a Casual Patient Care Technician, Senior, NS on 5 East, an Acute Care/Trauma Step Down Unit.

Casual employees are required to work a minimum of 36 hours in a 6-week timeframe, with 24 hours off-shift or on weekends. This position also includes one holiday per year.

Purpose:

The Patient Care Technician - Senior provides routine patient care and supports department services according to policies and procedures, under the supervision of nurses or physicians. Responsibilities include ADLs, point of care testing, specimen collection, and advanced skills such as basic arrhythmia, wound care, 12-lead EKG, and NG tube management, based on departmental needs.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team, support safety, and develop professional relationships.
• Report equipment issues, respond to call lights, and assist with patient transport and meal delivery.
• Perform core nursing assistant duties and advanced skills as required.
• Assist with therapies, monitor patient status, and provide patient/family instruction.
• Receive feedback, participate in self-review, and support departmental projects and quality initiatives.
• Adhere to policies, document appropriately, and perform clerical functions as needed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Enrollment in a Nursing Program with healthcare experience or clinical rotation completion.
• Basic computer skills and effective communication abilities.
• Preferred: EMT or Paramedic enrollment, basic arrhythmia course completion, and CPR certification.

Certifications:

• CPR required within 30 days of hire; ACLS preferred.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.