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Patient Care Technician
2 weeks ago
UPMC Mechanicsburg, United States**Purpose**: · **_ Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience._** · **Responsibilities**: · - Suggests and supports changes within the department. Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges. Demonstrates awarenes ...
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Patient Care Technician
2 weeks ago
UPMC Mechanicsburg, United States**Purpose**: · **_ Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience._** · **Responsibilities**: · - Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team. Demonstrate understanding of cultural di ...
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Patient Care Technician
2 weeks ago
UPMC Mechanicsburg, United States**Purpose**: · **_ Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience._** · **Responsibilities**: · - Suggests and supports changes within the department. Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges. Demonstrates awarenes ...
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Patient Care Technician
2 weeks ago
UPMC Mechanicsburg, United States**Purpose**: · **_ Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience._** · **Responsibilities**: · - Suggests and supports changes within the department. Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges. Demonstrates awarenes ...
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Patient Care Technician
3 weeks ago
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hanover, United StatesTitle and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience. · Responsibilities: · * Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team. Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violen ...
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Patient Care Technician
3 weeks ago
UPMC Hanover, United StatesTitle and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience. · Responsibilities: · Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team. Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence ...
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Patient Care Technician
3 weeks ago
UPMC Hanover, United States**_Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience._** · **Responsibilities:** · + Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team. Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizon ...
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Patient Care Technician
2 weeks ago
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hanover, United StatesTitle and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience. · Responsibilities: · * Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team. Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violen ...
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Patient Care Technician
1 week ago
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hanover, United StatesTitle and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience. · Responsibilities: · * Provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living. Assists with physical, respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies. Provides ...
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Patient Care Technician
2 weeks ago
VIRTUA Mount Holly, United States**Summary**: · Under the direction of a Registered Nurse/and or LPN, assists with patients' activities of daily living and plan of care. Communicates with and supports healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high stand ...
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Patient Care Technician-Senior
3 weeks ago
UPMC Hanover, United States**_Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience._** · **Responsibilities:** · + Provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living. Assists with physical, respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies ...
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Patient Care Technician-Senior
3 weeks ago
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hanover, United StatesTitle and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience. · Responsibilities: · * Provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living. Assists with physical, respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies. Provides ...
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Patient Care Technician, NS
2 weeks ago
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hanover, United StatesTitle and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience. · Responsibilities: · * Suggests and supports changes within the department. Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges. Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the effic ...
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Patient Care Technician, NS
2 weeks ago
UPMC Hanover, United States**_Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience._** · **Responsibilities:** · + Suggests and supports changes within the department. Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges. Demonstrates awareness of behavior on ...
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Patient Care Technician, NS
3 weeks ago
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hanover, United StatesSuggests 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 qua Technician, Patient Care, Pat ...
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Patient Care Technician-Senior,NS
1 week ago
UPMC Hanover, United States**_Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience._** · **Responsibilities:** · + Provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living. Assists with physical, respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies ...
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VIRTUA Mount Holly, United States**Summary**: · Under the direction of a Registered Nurse/and or LPN, assists with patients' activities of daily living and plan of care. · Communicates with and supports healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s). · Maintains and demonstrates high s ...
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VIRTUA Mount Holly, United StatesSupports the activities of daily living to include bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, and assisting with mobility and transport. Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice. · Performs te ...
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Patient Care Technician
6 days ago
DaVita Inc. Gettysburg, United States20 Expedition TrailSuite 202, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, , United States of America · DaVita is seeking a Patient Care Technician who is looking to give life in an outpatient dialysis center. You can make an exceptional difference in the lives of our patients and their families de ...
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emergency care technician
6 days ago
LifeBridge Health Westminster, United StatesEMERGENCY CARE TECHNICIAN · Westminster, MD · CARROLL HOSPITAL · EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT · PRN - Shift varies - Hours Vary · Nursing Support · 79441 · Posted: · March 10, 2024 · Apply Now · Save Job · Saved · Summary · JOB SUMMARY · The Emergency Care Tech (ECT) is a member of Emer ...
Patient Care Technician - Hanover, United States - UPMC
Description
Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience.Responsibilities:
Suggests and supports changes within the department.2. Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.3. Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.4. Supports department based projects and quality initiatives.
Constructively receives feedback and direction.2. Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director.3. Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance.4. Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.5. Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.6. Participates in project and committee work.
Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information. 6. Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions. Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. 7. Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner. 8. Transports cardiac monitored patients within the hospital setting.9. May insert foley catheters and perform straight catheterization as instructed by RN.10. May perform IV insertion, removal and dressing change.11. Completes department clerical functions as needed.
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.2.
Provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living. 3. Assists with physical, respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies. Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.4. 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. 2. Establishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments.3. Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.4.
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.2. Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence and impairment in the health professions.3. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.4.Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
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 core nursing assistant responsibilities including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients. PLUS point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs).In addition, must perform simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections, peripheral IV catheter removal, and indwelling Foley catheter removal, phlebotomy/venipuncture, and ticket to ride.
All standard competencies must be achieved.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.
Constructively receives feedback and direction. Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director. Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance. Request's assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director. Participates in project and committee work.
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. 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. Completes department clerical functions as needed.
Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
Performs other duties as assigned.
In addition to the standard required competencies, the Patient Care Technician - Senior will achieve and maintain competency and/or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced skills based on department operational need: basic arrythmia, complex wound care, 12-lead EKGs, and NG tubes clamping and removal.
Must also have either a) 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician 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.
Successful completion of patient care technician senior 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.
May, in the course of their duties, be in rooms where medications are stored or may transport medications when they transport patients.
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
