About this opportunity
UPMC lists this Patient Care Technician (Weekend Program) opportunity in new castle, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
UPMC Jameson is hiring a Weekend Patient Care Technician to join the Critical Care team! This full-time role will work a total of 24 hours each weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Weekend Program PCTs earn an additional 20% on top of base pay!
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nFinal candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience and manager discretion at time of offer.
nResponsibilities:
nnnProvides 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.
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nnPerforms 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.
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nnAssures 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.
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nnConstructively 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.
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nnProvides 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.
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nnDemonstrates 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.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.
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nnStrictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information. Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
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nnSuggests and supports changes within the department.Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.Supports department based projects and quality initiatives.
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nnDocuments in the medical record according to established procedures. Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner. Completes department clerical functions as needed.
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nnMust routinely perform and be fully competent with the UPMC nursing core 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, hospital-acquired condition & patient safety indicator. In addition, simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections and ticket to ride (intra-hospital patient transportation).
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nnAssures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
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nnIdentifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director or direct leader. Request's assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
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nnDemonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
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nnProvides 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.
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nnDocuments in the medical record according to established procedures. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
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nnIn 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.
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n n*High school diploma or GED. *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 for those with less than 1 year of experience, ORc)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 eRecord training.*Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.
nLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
nCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
nCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire ACLS preferred
nnnBasic 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
new castle, PA, 16108, US
Who can apply
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