Patient Care Technician Specialist, CNA

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician Specialist to enhance their Transitional Care Unit. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with patients, providing essential care and support while collaborating with a skilled healthcare team. Ideal candidates will have a passion for patient care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. Join a friendly team that values your contributions and provides excellent benefits, making a real difference in the lives of patients. If you are ready to advance your career and expand your clinical skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Pleasant Work Environment

Friendly Team

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a CNA license and complete patient care technician training.
• Experience in healthcare with a focus on patient care responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine patient care and support to nursing staff.
• Assist with ADLs, vital signs, and patient transport.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Cultural Competence

Safety Awareness

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant License

Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification

Tools

Basic Information Systems

Microcomputer

Job description

Join our team of Life Changers!

Magee - Women's Hospital of UPMC is hiring a Full Time Patient Care Technician Specialist, CNA to support their Transitional Care Unit.

Rotating weekend and holiday availability may be required to support the hours of operation.

Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks.

This is a great opportunity for CNAs to add new clinical skills to their skill set as a Patient Care Technician. Apply today!

Purpose:
The Patient Care Technician Specialist, CNA TCU provides routine patient care and supports the department services in accordance with established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the nurse or physician to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care can be maintained at all times. Completes Specialist patient care duties after successfully completing training and annual competencies. Must routinely perform the UPMC nursing core patient care technician responsibilities including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients), point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs). In addition, completes simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, and all specimen collections. Additionally, must perform IV catheter removal, Foley catheter removal, IV insertion, Foley catheter insertion, straight catheterization, phlebotomy, 12-lead EKGs and ticket to ride. All competencies must be achieved. May perform based on department operational need: basic arrhythmia, complex wound care, 12-lead EKGs, and NG tubes clamping and removal.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• Must routinely perform the UPMC nursing core patient care technician responsibilities including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients), point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs). In addition, completes simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, and all specimen collections. Additionally, must perform IV catheter removal, Foley catheter removal, IV insertion, Foley catheter insertion, straight catheterization, and phlebotomy, 12-lead EKGs and ticket to ride. All competencies must be achieved. May perform based on department operational need: basic arrhythmia, 12-lead EKGs, complex wound care, and NG tubes clamping and removal.
• Assists with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies. Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient 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.
• Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director.
• Takes action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
• Participates in project and committee work.
• 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. 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. Transports cardiac monitored patients within the hospital setting.
• May insert foley catheters and perform straight catheterization as instructed by RN. May perform IV insertion, removal, and dressing change.

Qualifications - Internal

High school diploma or equivalent.

Must also have either:

a) 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician Senior title, OR

b) 1 year of experience (defined above) and enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, or

c) 1 year of experience (defined above) and completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.

Must have a Certified Nursing Assistant license. Annual completion of a professional contribution to be determined after hire. Successful completion of patient care technician specialist class. Successful completion of basic information system training. Microcomputer experience preferred. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Nursing Student that has completed one clinical rotation preferred. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course and annual competency required. May, in the course of their duties, be in rooms where medications are stored or may transport medications when they transport patients. Transportation of medication is limited from one department to another.