What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician, MICU position at UPMC?
UPMC Hamot is looking for a casual Patient Care Technician to join the MICU!
If you are passionate about working in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our 24/7 Critical Care team operates in a busy learning environment, supported by an award-winning staff who are dedicated to teaching. Experience the satisfaction of providing care to patients.
At least one year of previous patient care technician experience required.
Title and Salary are determined based upon education and experience.
Responsibilities:
- Provides patient care, assists with procedures and daily activities. Assists with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
- Provides feedback to RN, reports changes in patient status. Performs core nursing assistant tasks: blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, Foley care.
- Performs at least four additional tasks: phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, IV catheter removal.
- Reports equipment malfunctions, communicates with other departments. Establishes professional, respectful relationships.
- Contributes to unit activities: responding to call lights, phones, passing meal trays, transporting patients.
- Receives feedback, identifies learning needs, improves knowledge and skills.
- Provides patient and family instruction under RN direction, manages patient restraints. Communicates effectively with healthcare team, understands cultural diversity and workplace safety.
- Adheres to policies and procedures, complies with safety standards. Supports department changes, projects, and quality initiatives.
- Documents in medical records, performs clerical functions.
- Achieves and maintains competency in advanced skills: phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, Foley catheter removal, basic arrhythmia, 12-lead EKG, NG tube clamping/removal.
- Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary : $18 - $27
