Patient Care Technician- 4 E Cardiology at UPMC in Monroeville, PA

UPMC East is looking for a Full Time Patient Care Technician to join our 4 E Cardiology Unit!

This role is required to work 3,12 per week in a rotating schedule. If you have inpatient hospital experience and thrive in a inpatient setting, Apply today!

The Patient Care Technician provides routine patient care and supports the department services in accordance with established policies and procedures, and may be directed by the nurse or physician to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care can be maintained at all times. 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. In addition to the standard required 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 arrhythmia, 12 lead EKG, and NG tubes clamping and removal.

***Title will be determined based on candidate's individual experience***

Patient Care & Clinical Support

• Provides direct patient care, including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, transporting, turning, and repositioning patients.
• Assists with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies as appropriate.
• Observes patients, communicates changes in patient status, and provides feedback regarding patient care to the RN.
• Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN.
• Applies, monitors, and removes patient restraints in accordance with physician orders and hospital protocols.
• Supports safe intra-hospital patient transportation, including completion of Ticket to Ride requirements.

Core Nursing Assistant Competencies

• Performs and maintains competency in core nursing assistant responsibilities, including:
  • Point-of-care testing, including blood glucose testing
  • Vital signs and weights
  • Intake and output (I&O)
  • Specimen collection
  • Foley catheter care
  • Bladder scanning
  • Simple dressings
  • Telemetry monitor application and reapplication
  • Patient safety and hospital-acquired condition prevention activities

Advanced Patient Care Technician Skills

• Achieves and maintains competency in advanced skills based on department operational needs, which may include:
  • Phlebotomy/venipuncture
  • 12-lead EKG
  • Peripheral IV catheter removal
  • Indwelling Foley catheter removal
  • Straight catheterization
  • Basic arrhythmia recognition
  • NG tube clamping and removal

Communication & Teamwork

• Communicates clearly and effectively with RNs and other members of the healthcare team.
• Establishes professional, respectful, and productive working relationships both within the department and across the organization.
• Demonstrates accountability, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
• Contributes to unit activities, including responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, transporting patients, and completing clerical functions as needed.
• Demonstrates an understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Supports a safe environment for patients, colleagues, and self.
• Adheres to policies and procedures related to patient care, hospital information, safety, and standard precautions.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department.
• Supports department-based projects, process improvements, and quality initiatives.
• Demonstrates awareness of how individual actions and behaviors affect the safe and efficient functioning of the department.
• Access to medications is limited to distributing medications to the nurse.

Documentation & Professional Development

• Documents patient care in the medical record according to established procedures.

• Completes assigned responsibilities in a timely, organized, and productive manner.

• Accepts feedback and direction constructively and takes action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.

• Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director or direct leader.

• Requests assistance with planning and prioritizing activities when needed.

• Participates in self-review and ongoing professional development as requested.

• Takes responsibility for assigned duties and approaches challenges with a solution-focused mindset.

• 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 hire ACLS preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran