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    Patient Care Technician - Pittsburgh, PA, United States - UPMC

    UPMC
    UPMC Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    UPMC Shadyside is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician to join their Post Anesthesia Care Unit

    Patient Care Technicians in the PACU work closely with RNs to provide excellent care to immediate postoperative patients from all surgical service lines. This position will also include cross-training to work as a Health Unit Coordinator to facilitate patient flow under the direction of nursing leadership. Other duties as assigned. This position will have daylight hours Monday through Friday, no weekends or holidays Shifts will be 4, 10 hours and start between the hours of 530am and 730am.

    Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder based on their individual experience and education.

    Responsibilities:

    • Performs the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections and Foley care)
    AND at least four 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.


    • Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information. Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • In addition to the required standard 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 arrythmia, 12-lead EKG, and NG tubes clamping and removal.
    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • Must also have either:
    • a) 1 Year of general healthcare experience,
    • OR b) 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion,
    • OR c) enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation,
    • OR d) completion of a bachelors degree in a health sciences field.
    • Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class
    • Successful completion of basic information system training.
    • 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 34

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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