Patient Care Technician

The Emergency Department at UPMC Bedford Memorial is looking for a limited casual Patient Care Technician! The shifts will vary depending on the selected candidates availability.

Responsibilities:

Provides 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.

Performs 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.

Assures 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.

Constructively receives feedback and direction. Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director. Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance.

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.

Demonstrates 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.

Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital-related information. Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.

Documents in the medical record according to established procedures.

Completes department clerical functions as needed.

Must routinely perform the UPMC nursing core nursing 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, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs). In addition, simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections and ticket to ride. All competencies must be achieved.

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.

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 hir

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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran