Patient Care Technician - Senior - UPMC Washington, Emergency Department

Join Our Dynamic Emergency Department Team as a Patient Care Technician!

Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, high-energy environment? Our emergency department is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Technician to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in delivering top-notch care to patients during their most critical moments. If you thrive under pressure and are committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

·         The preferred candidate would have an EMT background/training.

·         Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information.

·         Documents in the medical record according to established procedures.

·         Transports cardiac monitored patients within the hospital setting.

·         May insert foley catheters and perform straight catheterization as instructed by RN.

·         May perform IV insertion, removal and dressing change.

·         Completes department clerical functions as needed.

·         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.

·         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.

Schedule: Rotating days, weekends, and holidays. Rotating shifts include: 7a-7p, 11a-11p, 3p-3a,7p-7a

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• If no previous hospital or pre-hospital training, successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class OR successful completion of first year of clinical work in a nursing 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/PALS required within 12 months of hire/transfer.
• Crisis management education required within 1 year of hire/transfer.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
  UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran