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UPMC is dedicated to providing each patient with the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our Part-Time Patient Care Technician, Seniors are essential partners in that mission, enhancing the patient experience at UPMC with positivity and integrity. Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community.
ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Part-Time Patient Care Technician, Senior to support our PACU at the McCandless location.
The Patient Care Technician, Senior 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 Part Time PCT Seniors typically work two 10-houreach week to cover daylight and evening shifts. Weekend, overnight, and holiday shifts not required! 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 Passavant for up to two weeks prior to beginning in this role.
Responsibilities:
·Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to:
oresponding to call lights and telephones
opassing meal trays and transporting patients.
·Must routinely perform the UPMC core nursing assistant responsibilities including:
oADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients
oPoint of care testing (inc. blood glucose)
oWeights & vital signs
oI&O
oTelemetry monitor application/reapplication
oHAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs)
oSimple dressings
oPlacement and removal of restraints
o12 lead EKG
oBladder scan
oAll specimen collections
oIV catheter removal and Foley catheter removal
·Demonstrates the following:
oAbility to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team
oAbility to develop and maintain productive working relationships internally and externally
oAccountability for actions
oEnthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues
·Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace and reports equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department.
·Assists with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
·Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.
·Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN. Constructively receives feedback and direction.
·Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director.
·Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance.
·Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.
·Participates in project and committee work.
·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.
·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.
·Transports cardiac monitored patients within the hospital setting. .
·Completes department clerical functions as needed.
·Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
·Performs other duties as assigned.
**Note: All competencies must be achieved. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.
Full Time
Hospital
$31k-38k (estimate)
06/21/2024
08/20/2024
upmc.com
PITTSBURGH, PA
>50,000
1893
NGO/NPO/NFP/Organization/Association
JEFFREY A ROMOFF
$10B - $50B
Hospital
UPMC is a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit health center that provides services such as emergency care, surgical, patient care, and fitness control for individuals.