Patient Care Technician

2 weeks ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time
Job Summary

UPMC is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) at Western Psychiatric Hospital. As a Patient Care Technician, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the efficient functioning of the department.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department and establish effective communication with other departments.
  • Establish professional and respectful interpersonal relationships and contribute to universal unit activities, including responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
  • Complete Therapeutic Observations of patients and contribute to the development and maintenance of productive working relationships internally and externally.
  • Document in the medical record according to established procedures and perform assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
  • Assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies and provide feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.
  • Provide instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN and may apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 1 year of general healthcare experience or 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion.
  • Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class and 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.
Clearances/Licensure
  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
  • Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC).
  • 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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