Patient Care Technician - 4 North

Job description

Patient Care Technician | Transitional Support Unit (4 North) | UPMC Hamot

nAbout 4 North

nThe Transitional Support Unit (4 North) at UPMC Hamot is an 11-bed unit that provides care for medical and surgical patients who are medically stable and awaiting discharge. This unit offers a unique opportunity for individuals who are passionate about long-term care while gaining experience in an inpatient hospital setting.

nPosition Highlights

nnnFull-Time

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nn50% Day Shift (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) and 50% Night Shift (7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.)

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nnEvery other holiday

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nn72 weekend hours required within a 6-week scheduling period

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nnPrior hospital experience preferred

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n nPatient Care Technicians on 4 North play an essential role in supporting patient care and promoting a safe, comfortable environment. Responsibilities include assisting patients with mobility, activities of daily living, personal hygiene, feeding, obtaining vital signs, and performing blood glucose monitoring while working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team.

nTitle and compensation will be determined based on the candidate's education, experience, and qualifications.

nResponsibilities:

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nnnProvide direct patient care, including assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, transporting, turning, and repositioning patients.

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nnPerform UPMC Nursing Assistant core responsibilities, including vital signs, weights, intake and output monitoring, blood glucose testing, specimen collection, Foley care, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, and hospital-acquired condition and patient safety indicator monitoring.

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nnPerform advanced patient care tasks based on department needs and competency validation, including phlebotomy/venipuncture, 12-lead EKGs, simple dressings, bladder scans, Foley catheter removal, straight catheterization, peripheral IV removal, point-of-care testing, basic arrhythmia monitoring, and NG tube clamping/removal.

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nnAssist with patient procedures and physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies. Observe and report changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.

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nnProvide patient and family education under the direction of the RN and assist with the application, monitoring, and removal of patient restraints in accordance with hospital policy.

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nnDocument care in the medical record according to established procedures and complete assigned clerical functions as needed.

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nnContribute to unit operations by responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, transporting patients, and supporting departmental workflow.

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nnEnsure equipment malfunctions are reported promptly and collaborate effectively with other departments to maintain quality patient care.

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nnDevelop and maintain professional working relationships by demonstrating accountability, respect, teamwork, enthusiasm, and commitment to patients and colleagues.

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nnDemonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, workplace safety, and professional conduct while adhering to all hospital policies, procedures, safety standards, and infection prevention protocols.

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nnParticipate in ongoing learning and professional development by identifying educational needs, seeking feedback, and working to continuously improve performance.

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nnSupport department-based projects, quality initiatives, and process improvements that promote efficient and effective patient care.

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nnHigh school diploma or GED.

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nnMust also have either:

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nna) 1 Year of general healthcare experience, OR

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nnb) 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion for those with less than 1 year of experience, OR

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nnc)enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR

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nnd)completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.

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nnSuccessful completion of UPMC patient care technician class

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nnSuccessful completion of eRecord training.

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nnEmergency Medical Technician (EMT)or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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nnCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire ACLS preferred

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nnBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

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nnAct 34

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n nUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Worksite address

erie, PA, 16501, US

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