PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
3 weeks ago
UPMC Children's Hospital is looking for a Full-Time Patient Care Technician to work in our Pediatric Intensive 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.
+ 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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