Daylight Advanced Patient Care Technician - Telemetry Experience Required in Pittsburgh, PA

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Job Title: Daylight Advanced Patient Care Technician - Telemetry Experience Required
Job ID: 13006059
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours:
Shift: Day Job
Facility: UPMC Presbyterian
Department: Echocardiography IP
Location: 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh PA 15213

Description

UPMC Presbyterian is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician for our Echocardiography Unit. This position will work 40 hours per week, including 8 hour shifts. The shifts will be daylight, typically 7AM-3:30PM, but start time could be 6:30AM or 8:00AM. No evening or overnights are required.

We are looking for applicants with 2 or more years of experience using Telemetry and IVs. This role consists of primarily watching monitors, transporting patients, rooming patients, assisting our techs, and more.

Responsibilities:

Performs the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections and Foley care) AND has the employee successfully completed Basic arrhythmia class AND does the employee perform at least 4 of the following hospital identified tasks: phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, IV catheter removal, femoral hemostasis, or IV insertion.
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.
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.
Completes department clerical functions as needed.
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.

Qualifications

2+ years of Telemetry experience highly preferred
High school diploma or equivalent.If no previous hospital or pre-hospital training, successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class OR successful completion of first year of clinical work in a nursing program.
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.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

ACLS preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Salary Range: $14.97 to $23.54 / hour

Union Position: No

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Description

Performs the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections and Foley care) AND has the employee successfully completed Basic arrhythmia class AND does the employee perform at least 4 of the following hospital identified tasks: phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, IV catheter removal, femoral hemostasis, or IV insertion.
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.
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.
Completes department clerical functions as needed.
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.

Qualifications

2+ years of Telemetry experience highly preferred
High school diploma or equivalent.If no previous hospital or pre-hospital training, successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class OR successful completion of first year of clinical work in a nursing program.
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.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

ACLS preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Salary Range: $14.97 to $23.54 / hour

Union Position: No

Apply Current Employee?

UPMC VALUES

QUALITY & SAFETY
DIGNITY & RESPECT
CARING & LISTENING
RESPONSIBILITY & INTEGRITY
EXCELLENCE & INNOVATION

WORKING HERE

Now more than ever, YOU can help us shape our communities and UPMC into a better place for everyone to work, study, play, and thrive.

Learn more about working here and check out our policies and recent updates.

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UPMC Ranked #1 Best Places for Women and Diverse Managers in 2019

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