Part-Time Patient Care Technician, Senior

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ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Part-Time Patient Care Technician, Senior to support our Telemetry Unit 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 Patient Care Technician, Seniors typically work 24 hours each week to cover daylight, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts. Hours may vary by unit. Candidates with prior patient care experience are highly preferred and encouraged to apply. Hired candidates will be required to attend 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 :

• responding to call lights and telephones
• passing meal trays and transporting patients

Must routinely perform the UPMC core nursing assistant responsibilities including :

Demonstrates the following :

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.

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.

High school diploma or equivalent. Must also have either :

Annual completion of a professional contribution to be determined after hire Successful completion of patient care technician senior class Successful completion of basic information system training. Microcomputer experience preferred. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Nursing Student that has completed one clinical rotation preferred Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred. Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course and annual competency required. May, in the course of their duties, be in rooms where medications are stored or may transport medications when they transport patients. Transportation of medication is limited from one department to another.

Licensure / Certification / Clearances :

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