Patient Care Technician

UPMC Jamesons 2200 Medical Surgical Unit Job Opening

UPMC Jamesons 2200 Medical Surgical Unit is hiring a full-time Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician! Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) are vital partners in the patient care provided at UPMC. They work on patient care units and perform a variety of important basic and advanced skills. They work closely and continuously with patients, partnering with nurses and other professionals, to make a big difference in how patients recover and experience their hospital stay.

Job Title and Career Ladder

Final 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.
• Provides 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.
• Assures 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.

Constructively Receiving Feedback and Direction

• Constructively 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.
• Participates in project and committee work.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.
• Demonstrates 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.

Advanced Skills and Competencies

In addition to the standard required competencies, the Patient Care Technician - Senior will achieve and maintain competency and/or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced skills based on department operational need:

• Basic arrhythmia
• Complex wound care
• 12-lead EKGs
• NG tubes clamping and removal

Core Nursing Assistant Responsibilities

Must routinely perform the UPMC core nursing assistant responsibilities, including:

• ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning, and repositioning patients)
• Point of care testing (including blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention)
• Simple dressings, placement, and removal of restraints
• Bladder scan
• All specimen collections
• Peripheral IV catheter removal
• Indwelling Foley catheter removal
• Phlebotomy/venipuncture
• Ticket to ride

Education and Training Requirements

• Patient Care Technician:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must also have either 1 year of general healthcare experience, OR 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion, OR enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR completion of a bachelors 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
• Enrollment in a Nursing Program with:
• 1 year of general healthcare experience or 6 months experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion
• Successful completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician class upon hire
• Successful completion of basic information system training
• Microcomputer experience preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Patient Care Technician- Senior/Specialist:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must also have either 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician title, OR 1 year of experience (defined above and enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR completion of a bachelors 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
• Patient Care Technician- Senior/Specialist- Nursing Student:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Enrollment in a Nursing Program with:
• 2 years of healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician title OR 1 year of healthcare experience and completion of at least one clinical rotation
• 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.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran