Senior Patient Care Technician - Advanced Clinical Support

UPMC International; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Harrisburg is seeking a Senior Patient Care Technician to support the department, transport cardiac patients, perform basic procedures and assist RNs. You will follow safety policies, maintain records, and participate in quality initiatives while delivering compassionate patient care.

The role requires strong teamwork, adaptability and adherence to hospital procedures. You will be trained for advanced skills such as arrhythmia recognition and IV care as needed.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Suggests and supports changes within the department.
• 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.
• Constructively receives feedback and direction.
• 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 self-review as requested by the unit director.
• Participates in project and committee work.
• 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.
• Completes department clerical functions as needed.
• Performs the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities including ADLs and, if required, additional tasks such as phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, simple dressings, bladder scan or IV care.
• Provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must routinely perform and be fully competent with the UPMC nursing core assistant responsibilities including ADLs, vitals, I&O, telemetry.
• In addition, advanced skills such as basic arrhythmia, complex wound care, 12-lead EKGs, and NG tubes clamping and removal as needed.
• Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director or direct leader.
• Request's assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
• Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence and impairment in the health professions. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
• 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.
• 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.
• Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. Transports cardiac monitored patients within the hospital setting. Completes department clerical functions as needed.
• 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.

Job description

UPMC in Harrisburg is seeking a Senior Patient Care Technician to support the department, transport cardiac patients, perform basic procedures and assist RNs. You will follow safety policies, maintain records, and participate in quality initiatives while delivering compassionate patient care.

The role requires strong teamwork, adaptability and adherence to hospital procedures. You will be trained for advanced skills such as arrhythmia recognition and IV care as needed.