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UPMC Horizon Shenango Valley's 2 West Medical Surgical Unit is currently looking to hire a Limited Casual 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.
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 :
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.
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.
Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.
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.
Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.Supports department based projects and quality initiatives.
Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
Completes department clerical functions as needed.
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 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.
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.
Completes department clerical functions as needed.
Nursing Assistant / Nursing Assistant, NS :
Patient Care Technician :
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, OR
c) 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.
Patient Care Technician- Nursing Student :
a) 1 year of general healthcare experience or
b) 6 months experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant / CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire / transfer / promotion or
c) Completion of at least 1 nursing program clinical rotation required
Patient Care Technician- Senior / Specialist :
a) 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician title, OR
b) 1 year of experience (defined above) and enrollment in PT / OT / PA program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, or
c) 1 year of experience (defined above) and completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.
Transportation of medication is limited from one department to another.
Patient Care Technician- Senior / Specialist- Nursing Student :
High school diploma or equivalent.
Enrollment in a Nursing Program with :
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
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
Last updated : 2024-03-28
Full Time
$28k-36k (estimate)
03/29/2024
04/11/2024
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