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    Patient Care Technician - Pittsburgh, United States - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Pittsburgh, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Are you a healthcare professional interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development? If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today

    UPMC Children's Hospital is looking for a Casual Patient Care Technician to work in our 7B Transplant/Intestinal Care Unit.

    The hired candidate's title and rate of pay will be based on their individual education and experience.

    We offer a robust career ladder for patient care support positions that begins with the Nursing Assistant title and leads to a Patient Care Technician - Lead.

    The starting rate of pay for a Nursing Assistant is $17.58/hour.


    • 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.
    • Must routinely perform the UPMC nursing 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, simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections and ticket to ride.
    • All competencies must be achieved.
    • In addition to the standard required competencies, the Patient Care Technician will achieve and maintain competency and/or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced skills based on department operational need: phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, basic arrhythmia, 12 lead EKG, and NG tubes clamping and removal.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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 inpatient 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.
    • 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.
    • Completes department clerical functions as needed.
    • Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications:

    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • Must also have either: 1 year of general healthcare experience
    • 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion
    • Enrollment in a nursing program with completion of at least 1 clinical rotation required
    • Completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field
    • Nursing Students preferred
    • Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class
    • Successful completion of basic information system training.
    • Microcomputer experience preferred.
    • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
    • 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
    • ACLS preferred
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
    • Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
    • Act 33 with renewal
    • Act 34 with renewal
    • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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