Nursing Assistant-Patient Care Technician, Full-Time

pstrongUPMC Mercy is looking for full-time Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Technicians to support UPMC Mercy! /strong/p pAre you a healthcare professional interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunities for growth and development? If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a position that offers great benefits and a team-focused environment, we invite you to explore this full-time opportunity today! Typical hours are 3, 12-hour rotating shifts each week with start times at 7am and 7pm./p pTitle and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience. Those without patient care experience may be brought in at the Nursing Assistant title/salary. emSalary range and responsibilities as shown are for a Patient Care Technician./emstrong/strong/p pstrongCandidates without previous direct patient care experience in a hospital-based setting will be required to attend a 3-day mandatory training course. This course is held during weekdays from 7:30am-4pm. All 3 days are mandatory and are scheduled in a structured classroom setting. /strong/p pThe Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Technician provides routine patient care and supports the department services in accordance with established policies and procedures and may be directed by the nurse or physician to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care can be maintained at all times. 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, IO, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs), clean catch/mini catheter urine collection. In addition, Patient Care Technicians can apply simple dressings, 12 lead EKG, bladder scan, all specimen collections. All competencies must be achieved./p p strongResponsibilities/strong/p ul type="disc" li pSuggests and supports changes within the department./p /li li pAssumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges./p /li li pDemonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department./p /li li pSupports department-based projects and quality initiatives./p /li li pMust 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, UPMC My Nursing Career: Patient Care Technician vital signs, IO, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs), clean catch/mini catheter urine collection. In addition, simple dressings, 12 lead EKG, bladder scan, all specimen collections. All competencies must be achieved./p /li li pAssures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department./p /li li pEstablishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments./p /li li pEstablishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships./p /li li pContributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients./p /li li pConstructively receives feedback and direction./p /li li pIdentifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director./p /li li pTakes action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance./p /li li pRequest’s assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed./p /li li pParticipates in self-review as requested by the unit director./p /li li pDemonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team./p /li li pDemonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions./p /li li pCares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace./p /li li pDevelops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues./p /li li pProvides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living./p /li li pAssists with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies./p /li li pProvides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes inpatient status./p /li li pProvides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN./p /li li pMay apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol./p /li li pStrictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information./p /li li pComplies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions./p /li li pDocuments in the medical record according to established procedures./p /li li pPerforms assigned work in a timely and productive manner./p /li li pCompletes department clerical functions as needed./p /li li pPerforms in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors./p /li li pPerforms other duties as assigned./p /li /ul pemNote: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job./em/pbr ul li pHigh school diploma or equivalent./p /li li pPatient Care Technician title must also have either/p ul li p1 year of patient care experience/p /li li pEnrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation/p /li li pCompletion of a bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field/p /li /ul /li li pSuccessful completion of UPMC patient care technician class/p /li li pSuccessful completion of basic information system training./p /li li pMicrocomputer experience preferred./p /li li pAbility to effectively communicate both orally and in writing./p /li li pEmergency Medical Technician (EMT)or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred./p /li li pAccess to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse./p /li /ul p /p pstrongLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:/strong/p ul li pBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) /p /li li pCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire/p /li li pACT 34/p /li li pACT 33 with renewal (for specific units)/p /li li pACT 73 FBI Clearance with renewal (for specific units)/p /li li pACT 31 with renewal (for specific units)/p /li /ul pstrongUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran/strong/p