Patient Care Technician Senior - UPMC Carlisle Surgery Center

UPMC; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Carlisle Surgery Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician Senior for its Perianesthesia Department. This full-time role involves providing essential patient care and support, including assisting with daily living activities and maintaining medical records. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant healthcare experience, with opportunities for growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• Two years of healthcare experience or one year plus training.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Effective communication skills preferred for EMT or Paramedic certified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine patient care and support following established policies.
• Assist with patient procedures and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Complete medical record documentation accurately.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Patient care

Basic arrhythmia management

Wound care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microcomputer experience

Job description

Patient Care Technician Senior - UPMC Carlisle Surgery Center

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Job Description

Patient Care Technician - Senior

Are you a patient care provider or healthcare student looking to advance your career within an organization that offers multiple growth opportunities?

UPMC Carlisle Surgery Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician - Senior for its Perianesthesia Department.

• This is a casual day shift position with no weekend or holiday requirements.

Note: Title and starting pay rate may vary based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine patient care and support department services following established policies and procedures.
• Assist with patient procedures and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning, and repositioning patients.
• Complete medical record documentation accurately and report equipment malfunctions.
• Respond to call lights, pass meal trays, and transport patients, among other unit activities.
• Establish professional relationships and communicate effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other departments.
• Report patient status changes and provide patient and family instructions under RN supervision.
• Achieve and maintain competency in advanced skills like wound care, IV removal, Foley catheter removal, basic arrhythmia, and NG tube management, based on departmental needs.
• Perform standard nursing assistant responsibilities including ADLs, point-of-care testing, vital signs, telemetry, and specimen collection.
• Assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies and provide feedback to RNs.
• Adhere strictly to safety policies and procedures.
• Support departmental changes, participate in quality initiatives, and demonstrate accountability and enthusiasm.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Either:
• Two years of healthcare experience, or
• One year of healthcare experience plus enrollment in a related healthcare training program with clinical rotation, or
• One year of healthcare experience plus a bachelor's degree in health sciences.

• Additional requirements include CPR certification, and possibly ACLS, depending on role specifics.
• Successful completion of patient care technician senior class and basic information system training.
• Microcomputer experience preferred.
• Effective communication skills, with preference for those with EMT or Paramedic certification and completed clinical rotations.

Licensure and Certifications

• CPR (BLS or equivalent) required within 30 days of hire.
• Act 31, 33, 34, and FBI clearance with renewal required.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care