Patient Care Technician, CNA- 4 Main Acute Care- (7p-7a) - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center : Job Details

The Patient Care Technician, CNA provides routine patient care and supports the department services in accordance with established policies and procedures and may be directed by the nurse or physician to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care can be maintained at all times. 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 (TE - Ds/ SC - Ds). In addition, simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections, 12-lead EK - Gs and ticket to ride. All competencies must be achieved. In addition to the standard required competencies, the Patient Care Technician, CNA will achieve and maintain competency and/or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced ...Patient Care, Technician, Acute Care, Medical Technician, Nursing Assistant, Patient