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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 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 Patient Care Technician, Senior to support our Weekend Program in the Neurosurgical Unit at the McCandless location. Employees in the Weekend Program must have at least 6 months of experience and will receive an added 20% differential to their base rate for as long as they meet the Weekend Program requirements .

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.

Hours:

Our Patient Care Technicians in the Weekend Program work two 12-hour rotating shifts between the hours of 3:00PM on Friday and 7:00AM on Monday, a total of 24 hours per weekend, and 48 weekends per year. Any hours worked outside of this are considered extra and will be paid at the employee's base rate. Hours may vary by unit. Nursing students with 1-2 clinical rotations completed or candidates with prior patient care experience are highly preferred and encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

* Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to:

o responding to call lights and telephones

o passing meal trays and transporting patients.

* Must routinely perform the UPMC core nursing assistant responsibilities including:

o ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients

o Point of care testing (inc. blood glucose)

o Weights & vital signs

o I&O

o Telemetry monitor application/reapplication

o HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs)

o Simple dressings

o Placement and removal of restraints

o 12 lead EKG

o Bladder scan

o All specimen collections

o IV catheter removal and Foley catheter removal

* Demonstrates the following:

o Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team

o Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships internally and externally

o Accountability for actions

o Enthusiasm, 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.

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

+ Must also have either

+ 2 years of healthcare experience, OR

+ 1 year of experience and enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, or

+ 1 year of experience and completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.

+ 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.

+ Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

+ 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:

* Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days of hire

* Act 34 Criminal Clearance

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. (Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities)