• Patient Care Tech - Behavioral Health

    UPMC (Seneca, PA)


    Responsibilities:

    + Assist patients with procedures and activities of daily living (ADLs).

    + Provide feedback to RN and report patient status changes.

    + Participate in unit activities: respond to call lights, pass meal trays, transport patients.

    + Receive feedback constructively and identify learning needs; engage in self-improvement.

    + Educate patients and families under RN supervision.

    + Apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints per protocol.

    + Maintain professional, respectful relationships and support workplace safety.

    + Adhere strictly to policies, procedures, and safety standards.

    + Support departmental projects, quality initiatives, and suggest improvements.

    + Document care accurately and complete clerical duties as assigned

    + High school diploma or GED required.

    + Must meet one of the following:

    + Minimum 1 year of general healthcare experience, OR

    + At least 6 months as a UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency completed within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion, OR

    + Currently enrolled in a PT/OT/PA or related healthcare program with at least one clinical rotation completed, OR

    + Bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field.

    + Successful completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician class and eRecord training required **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire ACLS preferredCCM

     

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