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The PACU at UPMC Hamot is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician!

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5:30 AM-2:00 PM (No weekends or holidays)

Experience: Minimum of one year of patient care experience required

Note: Title and starting pay rate may vary based on years of experience.

Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care

+ Provide patient care as directed by the RN, including all activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, feeding, toileting, transporting, ambulating, turning, and repositioning.

+ Perform UPMC nursing core responsibilities for nursing assistants: vital signs, blood glucose testing, I&O, weights, urine specimen collection, Foley care, telemetry monitor application, HAC and patient safety indicator prevention, and intra-hospital transportation ('ticket to ride').

+ Deliver patient nourishments, fill water pitchers, distribute mail, and offer diversional activities to reduce or prevent restraint use.

+ Report changes in patient status and provide feedback to the RN.

+ Apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints according to protocol.

Environment & Equipment

+ Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for patient care.

+ Complete unit safety checks, clean department equipment, change bed linens, empty hampers, and keep hallways clear.

+ Stock rooms and supply areas; acquire/distribute supplies and equipment; complete basic messenger functions.

+ Report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department.

Teamwork & Professionalism

+ Communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the care team.

+ Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in health professions.

+ Contribute to unit activities such as answering call lights, phones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.

+ Establish respectful and professional interpersonal relationships, showing accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment to patient care.

Learning & Development

+ Constructively receive feedback and seek direction when needed.

+ Identify and communicate learning needs to leadership.

+ Participate in self-review and request support with planning and prioritizing tasks as appropriate.

Safety & Compliance

+ Follow all safety policies, standard precautions, and bloodborne pathogen protocols.

+ Document accurately in the medical record per established procedures.

+ Complete clerical tasks as needed.

+ Adhere strictly to all policies related to patient care and hospital information.

+ Respond appropriately to emergent situations within the nursing assistant scope.

+ Provide one-on-one patient companionship/supervision as required.

+ Access to medications is limited solely to delivering them to the nurse.

+ High school diploma or GED

+ Successful completion of a UPMC nursing assistant training program

+ Knowledge of body mechanics and safe patient transfer techniques

+ Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR (AHA-approved; must include both didactic and skills demonstration components, completed within 30 days of hire)

+ Act 31 Mandated Reporter Training (within 90 days of hire or transfer; renewal required)

+ Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance (with renewal)

+ Act 34 Criminal Background Check (with renewal)

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance (with renewal)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.