Job Description
Job Title: Patient Care Technician-Part-Time- 4 PCU Progressive Care
Job ID: 725942
Status: Part-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours:
Shift: Variable
Facility: UPMC Passavant
Department: 4 PCU NURSING UNIT
Location: 9100 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh PA 15237
Description
UPMC is dedicated to providing each patient with the right care,
in the right way, at the right time, every time. Nursing Assistants and Patient
Care Technicians are essential partners in that mission, enhancing the patient
experience at UPMC with positivity and integrity. Nursing support staff give
personal care to patients with an emphasis on dignity and respect, striving to
make each patient feel as comfortable as possible during their hospital
stay.
UPMC Passavant is hiring a part-time Patient Care
Technician to support the 4 PCU Progressive Care Unit at our McCandless
location.
Patient care staff in department work on a rotating schedule to
ensure 24/7 coverage. Availability for all shifts, including some weekends and
holidays, is expected.
The Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Technician are valued steps
in the UPMC nursing support career ladder, with opportunities for upward
advancement into lead and management roles. Many support staff may seek to use
the knowledge and skill they gain in this position to launch a career in
nursing, advanced practice, health care administration, therapy, or another
related field.
Responsibilities:
- Assumes
responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.
- Assures
equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
- Cares
for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
- Constructively
receives feedback and direction.
- Contributes
to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding
to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting
patients.
- Demonstrate
understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence and impairment in
the health professions.
- Demonstrates
awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
- Demonstrates
the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the
health care team.
- Develops
and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally
by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and
commitment to patients and colleagues.
- Documents
in the medical record according to established procedures. Performs
assigned work in a timely and productive manner. Completes department
clerical functions as needed.
- Establishes
appropriate and effective communication with other departments.
- Establishes
professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
- Identifies
and communicates learning needs to the unit director.
- Participates
in self-review as requested by the unit director.
- Performs
the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose,
weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections and Foley care) AND at
least 4 of the following BU identified tasks: phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG,
simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder
scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal.
- 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.
- 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.
- Requests
assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
- Strictly
adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and
hospital related information. Complies with safety policies and procedures
including standard precautions.
- Suggests
and supports changes within the department.
- Supports
department based projects and quality initiatives.
Takes
action to improve knowledge, skills and performance
Qualifications
- High
school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge
of body mechanics and transfer techniques.
- Ability
to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- Certified
Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
- Emergency
Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or
Paramedic program preferred.
- Access
to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the
nurse.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
·
CPR
required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills
demonstration component within 30 days of hire
·
Act 34 Criminal Clearance
·
Basic Life Support
·
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.
Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Salary Range:
$13.87
to
$21.19
Union Position: No
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