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UPMC Patient Care Technician - Emergency Department in Jamestown, New York
UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a full-time Patient Care Technician to join them in their Emergency Departments. This is a full-time opportunity with three 12 hour shifts to include every other weekend and rotating holidays.
Are you seeking a rewarding and hands-on career in healthcare that prioritizes patient well-being? Join UPMC as a Patient Care Technician and embark on a journey to enhance the patient experience. Collaborate with our dedicated team of Life Changers to deliver exceptional patient care, fostering relationships with individuals in need and ensuring their comfort within a secure environment.
As a Patient Care Technician, you will play a crucial role in our Patient Care Support career ladder at UPMC. With a commitment to your professional development, we offer ample opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization.
Discover the countless rewards of making a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and the potential for limitless growth. Explore the possibilities today and see how you can contribute to the transformative work at UPMC.
The Patient Care Technician is a valued step in the UPMC Patient Care Support career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement.
Title and salary will be determined based upon experience.
Responsibilities:
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 in patient status.
Performs the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections and Foley care) AND at least four of the following BU identified tasks: phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal.
Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.
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.
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 other duties as assigned.
In addition to the required standard competencies, the Patient Care Technician will achieve and maintain competency and/or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced skills based on department operational need: phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, basic arrythmia, 12-lead EKG, and NG tubes clamping and removal.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must also have either
a) 1 Year of general healthcare experience, OR
b) 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion, OR
c) enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR
d) completion of a bachelors degree in a health sciences field.
Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class
Successful completion of basic information system training.
Microcomputer experience preferred.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.
Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hireCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire ACLS preferredCCM training is required within 6 months of hire and annually thereafter
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran