Job Description

The PACU at UPMC Hamot is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician! Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5:30 AM-2:00 PM (No weekends or holidays) Experience: Minimum of one year of patient care experience required Note: Title and starting pay rate may vary based on years of experience. Responsibilities Direct Patient Care + Provide patient care as directed by the RN, including all activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, feeding, toileting, transporting, ambulating, turning, and repositioning. + Perform UPMC nursing core responsibilities for nursing assistants: vital signs, blood glucose testing, I&O, weights, urine specimen collection, Foley care, telemetry monitor application, HAC and patient safety indicator prevention, and intra-hospital transportation ('ticket to ride'). + Deliver patient nourishments, fill water pitchers, distribute mail, and offer diversional activities to reduce or prevent restraint use. + Report changes in patient status and provide feedback to the RN. + Apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints according to protocol. Environment & Equipment + Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for patient care. + Complete unit safety checks, clean department equipment, change bed linens, empty hampers, and keep hallways clear. + Stock rooms and supply areas; acquire/distribute supplies and equipment; complete basic messenger functions. + Report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department. Teamwork & Professionalism + Communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the care team. + Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in health professions. + Contribute to unit activities such as answering call lights, phones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients. + Establish respectful and professional interpersonal relationships, showing accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment to patient care. Learning & Development + Constructively receive feedback and seek direction when needed. + Identify and communicate learning needs to leadership. + Participate in self-review and request support with planning and prioritizing tasks as appropriate. Safety & Compliance + Follow all safety policies, standard precautions, and bloodborne pathogen protocols. + Document accurately in the medical record per established procedures. + Complete clerical tasks as needed. + Adhere strictly to all policies related to patient care and hospital information. + Respond appropriately to emergent situations within the nursing assistant scope. + Provide one-on-one patient companionship/supervision as required. + Access to medications is limited solely to delivering them to the nurse. + High school diploma or GED + Successful completion of a UPMC nursing assistant training program + Knowledge of body mechanics and safe patient transfer techniques + Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances + Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR (AHA-approved; must include both didactic and skills demonstration components, completed within 30 days of hire) + Act 31 Mandated Reporter Training (within 90 days of hire or transfer; renewal required) + Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance (with renewal) + Act 34 Criminal Background Check (with renewal) + Act 73 FBI Clearance (with renewal) UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

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Full time, Monday to Friday,

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