Patient Care Technician - Senior (Casual)

UPMC Chautauqua is Seeking a Casual Patient Care Technician, Sr

This position will work variable 12-hour shifts to include weekends and 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.

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.

About the Unit

3D is a mixed ICU and step-down unit (Critical Care Unit). The primary focus is caring for a variety of patients requiring a higher level of care for both medical and surgical needs. The unit services patient populations requiring ventilators, Bipap, high flow oxygen therapy, as well as acute/unstable post operative surgical patients.

Title and salary will be determined based upon experience.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.
• Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
• Must routinely perform the UPMC 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, must perform simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections, peripheral IV catheter removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal phlebotomy/venipuncture, and ticket to ride. All standard competencies must be achieved.
• Assists with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Constructively receives feedback and direction.
• Suggests and supports changes within the department.
• Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information.
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• In addition to the standard required competencies, the Patient Care Technician - Senior will achieve and maintain competency and/or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced skills based on department operational need: basic arrythmia, complex wound care, 12 lead EKG, and NG tubes clamping and removal.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Enrollment in a Nursing Program with: two (2) years of healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician title OR 1 year of healthcare experience and completion of at least one clinical rotation OR successful completion of UPMC Student Nurse Internship program.
• Successful completion of basic information system training.
• Microcomputer experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Nursing Student that has completed one clinical rotation preferred.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.
• 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, Certifications, and Clearances:

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS preferred.
• ACLS within one year of hire or transfer.
• PALS within one year of hire or transfer.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• NYS Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL).

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran