Patient Care Technician - Pennsylvania Staffing : Job Details

UPMC Jameson is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician to join the 2400 Acute Care Unit! Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience, and manager discretion at the time of offer.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living.
• Assisting with physical, respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Providing feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reporting changes in patient status.
• Performing the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (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.
• Assurance that equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
• Establishing appropriate and effective communication with other departments.
• Establishing professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
• Contributing to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.
• Constructively receiving feedback and direction.
• Identifying and communicating learning needs to the unit director.
• Taking action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Requesting assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
• Participating in self-review as requested by the unit director.
• Providing 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.
• Demonstrating 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.
• Caring for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
• Developing and maintaining productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Strictly adhering to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information.
• Complying with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
• Suggesting and supporting changes within the department.
• Assuming responsibility for assignment and viewing problems as challenges.
• Demonstrating awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
• Supporting department-based projects and quality initiatives.
• Documenting in the medical record according to established procedures.
• Performing assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
• Completing department clerical functions as needed.
• Performing in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Performing 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 one 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.

Nursing Assistant:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• If no previous hospital or pre-hospital training, successful completion of UPMC nursing assistant training program or Nursing Student that has completed one Clinical Rotation.
• Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.

Patient Care Technician:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must also have either: 1 year of experience, OR enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.
• 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.

Patient Care Technician- Nursing Student:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of health experience OR enrollment in a nursing program with completion of at least one clinical rotation required.
• 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.

Patient Care Technician- Senior/Specialist:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must also have either: 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.

Patient Care Technician- Senior/Specialist- Nursing Student:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of healthcare experience OR 1 year of healthcare experience and enrollment in a nursing program with completion of at least one clinical rotation required.
• Successful completion of patient care technician specialist class (PCT- Specialist- NS Only).
• 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.

• 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)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.