Full-Time Patient Care Technician

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• ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Patient Care Technician to support our 6 South Surgical Oncology Unit at the McCandless location.
• The Patient Care Technician is a valued step in the UPMC Inpatient Patient Care Support Career Ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement.
• Title and salary will be determined based upon education and patient care experience.
• Our Full-Time Patient Care Technicians typically work 36 hours each week to cover daylight, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Hours may vary by unit.
• Candidates with prior patient care experience are highly preferred and encouraged to apply. **Hired candidates will be required to attend Full-Time orientation (classroom-based and unit-based) at the McCandless campus of Passavant for up to two weeks prior to beginning in this role.

Responsibilities

· Suggests 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. · Must routinely perform the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (all competencies must be achieved): o ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients o Point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, & vital signs o I&O o Telemetry monitor application/reapplication o HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs) o Clean catch/mini catheter urine collection o Simple dressings o 12 lead EKG o Bladder scan o All specimen collections · 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 receives feedback and direction. · Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director. · Takes action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance. · Request’s assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. · Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director. · 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. · 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. · 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 inpatient 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. · 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. · Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner. · Completes department clerical functions as needed. *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. *Performs other duties as assigned.