Patient Care Technician (Nursing Student) - Family Practice/Teaching (3 East)

in UPMC Shadyside’s Medicine Team!

UPMC Shadyside is hiring a Casual Patient Care Technician who is in nursing school to join their team in the Family Practice/Teaching unit 3 East!

As a Patient Care Technician, you'll deliver vital patient care and assist with departmental services according to established policies and procedures. Under the guidance of nurses or physicians, you'll maintain high standards of patient care.

About UPMC Shadyside 3 East:

3 East is a family practice and teaching unit with 23 beds and a great foundational unit for individuals looking to start a career in healthcare! The patient population on 3 East comprises all ages being treated for a wide array of conditions and need compassionate nursing support care. 3 East offers a fertile learning environment with exposure to diverse patient care opportunities. 

Hired candidates may be required to complete a mandatory training course. This is a paid training program that spans over 3 days. The main program is on weekdays only and during daylight hours, combining virtual and in-person days. Attendance is mandatory for the entire training. A modified training is available for those who have completed a clinical rotation in a hospital or have specific transferable in-patient/hospital experience.

Responsibilities:

• Direct Patient Care: Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, and ambulating patients under RN supervision. Perform point-of-care testing including vital signs, blood glucose, weights, urine specimen collection, restraint placement & removal, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs), and Foley care.
• Environmental Maintenance: Ensure a safe and clean environment by performing safety checks, organizing patient rooms, and managing equipment. Changing bed linens, ensuring the hallways are clear of equipment/returning equipment, and keeping the unit tidy.
• Supplies & Equipment Management: Acquire, distribute, and manage supplies and equipment. Handle ordering, stocking, and setup of patient care items.
• Communication & Collaboration: Provide feedback to RN, communicate effectively with healthcare team members, and maintain professional relationships. Contribute to unit activities, such as responding to call lights and transporting patients.
• Documentation & Compliance: Document patient information accurately and complete clerical tasks. Adhere to safety policies, standard precautions, and procedures for bloodborne pathogens. Delivers patient nourishments, fills water pitchers, and distributes patient mail.
• Continuous Improvement: Receive and act on feedback, identify learning needs, and participate in self-review. Suggest and support departmental changes and improvements. Strictly adheres to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital-related information.
• Emergency Response & Companionship: Respond to emergent situations as needed and provide one-on-one supervision and companionship to patients.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions associated with the job