Patient Care Technician (Weekend Program)

%3Cp class=%22xxmsonormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3EUPMC Jameson is hiring a Weekend Patient Care Technician to join the Critical Care team! This full-time role will work a total of 24 hours each weekend on Saturday and Sunday. %3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;%22%3EWeekend Program PCTs earn an additional 20% on top of base pay!%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv class=%22block__cell block__field--wide-rich-text%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);flex:0 1 100%;font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:10px 0px 0px;orphans:2;padding:0px 25px 0px 0px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;width:985px;word-spacing:0px;%22 data-bind=%22css: %24component.getBlockCellCss(%24data, 0)%22%3E%3Cdiv class=%22block__field--wide-rich-text%22 style=%22flex-basis:100%;%22 data-bind=%22attr: {id: %24data.name + %27-container%27,%0A class:(%0A %24data.displayType === %27InputTextArea%27) ? %27block__field--full-width%27 : %0A (%24data.displayType === %27InputRichText%27 || %24data.name === %27descriptionExt%27 || %24data.name === %27qualificationExt%27 ||%0A %24data.name === %27descriptionInt%27 || %24data.name === %27qualificationInt%27) ? %27block__field--wide-rich-text%27 :%0A %27block__field--edit%27}%22 id=%22descriptionInt-container%22%3E%3Cdiv class=%22oj-form-control block__field-rtfValue %22 style=%22margin-bottom:5px;padding-bottom:5px;vertical-align:middle;%22 data-bind=%22attr: {id: %24data.name + %27-value%27, formFieldId: %24data.name},%0A html: %24component.getFieldValue(%24data)%22 id=%22descriptionInt-value%22 formfieldid=%22descriptionInt%22%3E%3Cdiv class=%22block__cell block__field--wide-rich-text%22 style=%22box-sizing:border-box;flex:0 1 100%;margin:10px 0px 0px;padding:0px 25px 0px 0px;width:316.797px;%22 data-bind=%22css: %24component.getBlockCellCss(%24data, 0)%22%3E%3Cdiv class=%22block__field--wide-rich-text%22 style=%22flex-basis:100%;%22 data-bind=%22attr: {id: %24data.name + %27-container%27,%0A class:(%0A %24data.displayType === %27InputTextArea%27) ? %27block__field--full-width%27 : %0A (%24data.displayType === %27InputRichText%27 || %24data.name === %27descriptionExt%27 || %24data.name === %27qualificationExt%27 ||%0A %24data.name === %27descriptionInt%27 || %24data.name === %27qualificationInt%27) ? %27block__field--wide-rich-text%27 :%0A %27block__field--edit%27}%22 id=%22descriptionInt-container%22%3E%3Cdiv class=%22oj-form-control block__field-rtfValue %22 style=%22margin-bottom:5px;padding-bottom:5px;vertical-align:middle;%22 data-bind=%22attr: {id: %24data.name + %27-value%27, formFieldId: %24data.name},%0A html: %24component.getFieldValue(%24data)%22 id=%22descriptionInt-value%22 formfieldid=%22descriptionInt%22%3E%3Cp style=%22margin:0px 0px 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan%3EFinal 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EResponsibilities:%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EProvides 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.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I%26amp;O, specimen collections and Foley care) AND at least four of the following BU identified tasks: phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAssures 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.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EConstructively 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.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EProvides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN. May apply, monitor and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDemonstrates 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.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EStrictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information. Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ESuggests 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.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDocuments in the medical record according to established procedures. Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner. Completes department clerical functions as needed.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMust routinely perform and be fully competent with the UPMC nursing core 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%26amp;O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, hospital-acquired condition %26amp; patient safety indicator. In addition, simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections and ticket to ride (intra-hospital patient transportation).%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAssures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EIdentifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director or direct leader. Request%27s assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDemonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EProvides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN. May apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDocuments in the medical record according to established procedures. Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EIn addition to the required standard 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 arrythmia, 12-lead EKG, and NG tubes clamping and removal.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E

•High school diploma or GED. •Must also have either 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 for those with less than 1 year of experience, ORc)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. •Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class•Successful completion of eRecord training.•Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred. 

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

 

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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Details
Primary Location: USA-PA-New Castle
Work Locations: UPMC Jameson - North Campus, 1211 Wilmington Avenue, 16105
Business Unit: UPMC Jameson
Schedule: Regular, Full-Time
Union: No
Salary Range: 18.99, 28.11