Patient Care Technician Nights-Progressive Care

Patient Care Technician

UPMC East is looking for a full-time Patient Care Technician to support the Progressive Care Department. This schedule reflects 36 hours per week, which is 3 12-hour night shifts. Holidays and weekends are required. Responsibilities: 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 in patient status. Performs the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities including 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. 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. Understands 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. 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. 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. Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent Candidate Requirements: Title can be upgraded to PCT-Senior based on experience Must meet one of the following: 1 year of general healthcare experience 6 months as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion Enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation Completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field Successful completion of: UPMC Patient Care Technician class Basic information system training Microcomputer experience preferred Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing EMT or Paramedic certification, or current enrollment in an EMT/Paramedic program preferred Medication access limited to distribution to the nurse Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: CPR required within 30 days of hire (AHA standards: didactic + skills demonstration) ACLS preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Act 34 clearance UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran