Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Employer: UPMC Senior Communities
Industry: Hospital
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Part-Time
We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician to join our dynamic healthcare team. This role is integral to providing high-quality patient care and maintaining a positive patient experience.

The Patient Care Technician is a valued step in UPMCs Patient Care Support Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate depending on education and experience.
  • Provides patient care and assists with procedures.
  • Reports changes in patient status.
  • Performs core nursing assistant responsibilities (vital signs, specimen collections, Foley care).
  • Performs at least four additional tasks (phlebotomy, EKG, dressing, catheter removal, point of care testing).
  • Communicates effectively with other departments.
  • Contributes to unit activities (responding to call lights, passing meal trays, transporting patients).
  • Open to feedback and identifies learning needs.
  • Instructs patients and their families under RN direction.
  • May apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints.
  • Adheres to all policies and procedures related to patient care and hospital information.
  • Supports changes within the department.
  • Documents in the medical record according to established procedures.
  • Completes work and clerical functions in a timely and productive manner.
  • Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
  • May achieve and maintain competency in advanced skills (phlebotomy, IV removal, catheter removal, basic arrhythmia, EKG, NG tube removal).


Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must also have either
    • a) 1 Year of general healthcare experience,
    • OR b) 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion,
    • OR c) enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation,
    • OR d) 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.
  • Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
    CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

    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)
  • Act 33 with renewal
  • Act 34 with renewal
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Created: 2024-06-28
Reference: 240001WG
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Pittsburgh
ZIP: 15216

About UPMC Senior Communities

Founded in: 1893
Number of Employees: 110000

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