PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN, SPECIALIST
3 weeks ago
UPMC Children's Hospital is looking for a Flex Full-Time Patient Care Technician - Specialist to work on our IV Team
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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