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Now Hiring: Part-Time Patient Care Technician (PCT) - 3 South | UPMC Hamot

Unit: Observation/Short Stay Acute Care (3 South)

Schedule: Part-Time (20 hours/week)

Highly Preferred: Nursing student

Why Join 3 South?

3 South is a 23-bed acute care unit focused on adult medical-surgical patients who require short-term hospitalization for stabilization, post-procedure recovery, or failed outpatient/emergency treatment. Our team plays a key role in determining whether patients can be safely discharged or require admission.

Schedule Details:

+ 20 hours per week

+ 36 weekend hours per 6-week schedule

+ Rotating Day/Nights

Position Summary:

As a Patient Care Technician, you'll provide hands-on, routine patient care and support the healthcare team in delivering high-quality care. Under the direction of a nurse or physician, you'll assist with activities of daily living, monitoring, procedures, and safety initiatives.

Responsibilities:

+ 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.

+ Supports department-based projects and quality initiatives.

+ Must routinely perform the UPMC nursing core nursing 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&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs).

+ In addition, simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections and ticket to ride.

+ All competencies must be achieved.

+ Assures 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.

+ Constructively 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.

+ Demonstrates 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.

+ Provides 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 inpatient status.

+ Provides 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.

+ 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.

+ Completes department clerical functions as needed.

+ Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Current nursing student strongly preferred

+ High School Diploma or equivalent

+ Enrolled in a nursing program and:

+ 1 year general healthcare experience OR

+ 6 months experience as UPMC NA/CNA with PCT competency OR

+ Completion of 1 clinical nursing rotation

Certifications & Requirements:

+ CPR (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire (AHA-approved)

+ Must complete UPMC PCT training upon hire

+ Act 34 Clearance

+ ACLS preferred

Skills & Abilities:

+ Effective written and verbal communication

+ Basic computer skills; experience with clinical information systems preferred

+ Strong teamwork and adaptability

This role is a great opportunity for nursing students to gain direct patient care experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while making a real impact. If you're looking to grow your clinical skills and support patients during critical short-stay care, we encourage you to apply!

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran