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Full-Time Patient Care Technician, Senior

2 months ago

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC Life Changing Medicine Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Senior Patient Care Technician to join our team at UPMC Life Changing Medicine. As a Senior Patient Care Technician, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care and supporting our healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide routine patient care, including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients)
  • Perform point of care testing, including blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs)
  • Assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies
  • Provide 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 receive feedback and direction
  • Identify and communicate learning needs to the unit director
  • Participate in self-review as requested by the unit director
  • Participate in project and committee work
  • Suggest and support changes within the department
  • Assume responsibility for assignment and view problems as challenges
  • Demonstrate awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department
  • Support department-based projects and quality initiatives
  • Strictly adhere to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital-related information
  • Comply with safety policies and procedures, including standard precautions
  • Document in the medical record according to established procedures
  • Perform assigned work in a timely and productive manner
  • Transport cardiac monitored patients within the hospital setting
  • May insert foley catheters and perform straight catheterization as instructed by RN
  • May perform IV insertion, removal, and dressing change
  • Complete department clerical functions as needed
  • Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2 years of healthcare experience, OR 1 year of experience and enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, or 1 year of experience and completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field
  • Annual completion of a professional contribution to be determined after hire
  • 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
  • Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course and annual competency required
  • May, in the course of their duties, be in rooms where medications are stored or may transport medications when they transport patients. Transportation of medication is limited from one department to another
Licensure/Certification/Clearances
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
  • Act 34 Criminal Clearance
About UPMC Life Changing Medicine

UPMC Life Changing Medicine is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.