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Patient Care Technician - Specialist, NS - 5 East Acute Care

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Posted : Monday, September 02, 2024 08:46 PM

Job ID: 5731175897 Status: Part-Time Regular/Temporary: Limited Shift: Evening Job Facility: UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport Department: 5 East Acute Care Location: 700 High Street, Williamsport, PA Union Position: No Salary Range: $ 18.
21-27.
36 USD Purpose: The Patient Care Technician – Specialist provides routine patient care and supports the department services in accordance with established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the nurse or physician to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care can be maintained at all times.
Completes Specialist patient care duties after successfully completing training and annual competencies.
Must routinely perform the UPMC nursing core patient care technician 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, completes simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections.
Additionally, must perform IV catheter removal, Foley catheter removal, IV insertion, Foley catheter insertion, straight catheterization, phlebotomy and ticket to ride.
All competencies must be achieved.
Depending on unit need may also perform basic arrhythmia, complex wound care 12 lead EKG, and NG tube clamping and removal.
Responsibilities: Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.
Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence and impairment in the health professions.
Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
Establishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments.
Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.
Must routinely perform the UPMC nursing core patient care technician 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, completes simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections.
Additionally, must perform IV catheter removal, Foley catheter removal, IV insertion, Foley catheter insertion, straight catheterization, phlebotomy and ticket to ride.
All competencies must be achieved.
Depending on unit need may also perform basic arrhythmia, complex wound care, 12 lead EKG, and NG tube clamping and removal.
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.
Constructively receives feedback and direction.
Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director.
Takes action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.
Request?s assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.
Participates in project and committee work.
Suggests and supports changes within the department.
Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.
Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
Supports department-based projects and quality initiatives.
Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information.
Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
Documents in the medical record according to established procedures.
Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
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.
*Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
*Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.
Enrollment in a Nursing Program with: 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 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 Basic Life Support (BLS) Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran BENEFITS AND LIFE AT UPMC Why Work Here We know that you have many options when choosing where to build your career.
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