UPMC
Location
Altoona, Pennsylvania
The Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care, including activities of daily living, vital signs monitoring, and patient transport. They also maintain a safe, clean environment and assist the nursing team with equipment and supply management.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification within 30 days of hire. Previous patient care experience is preferred, but training is available for those who meet specific educational criteria.
Demonstrate awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department. Comply with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions and understand policies and procedures for blood borne pathogen exposure. Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies. Respond within the scope of the nursing assistant role to emergent situations. Take action to improve knowledge, skills and performance. Provide feedback to the RN regarding patient care and report changes in patient status. Strictly adhere to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital related information. Assume responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges. Identify and communicates learning needs to the unit director. Establish professional and respectful interpersonal relationships. Maintain an environment conducive to patient safety and recovery including, but not limited to, completing safety checks, keeping the department and patient rooms clean and organized, cleaning department specific equipment, changing bed linens, emptying linen hampers, keeping hallways clear of equipment and returning equipment. Request assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participate in self-review as requested by the unit director. Suggest and support changes within the department. Contribute to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients. Provide direct patient care as directed by the RN including all activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting and ambulating patients. Acquire and distribute supplies and equipment to facilitate patient care delivery including, but not limited to, performing messenger functions, ordering, charging/crediting supplies, setting up patient care equipment within the scope of the nursing assistant position and stocking patient rooms and unit supply areas. Perform routine tests such as blood glucose monitoring, patient weights, vital signs and I&Os. Constructively receive feedback and direction. Provide companionship/supervision one in one with patients as required. Deliver patient nourishments, fill water pitchers and distribute patient mail. May apply, monitor and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol. Provide diversion activities to reduce or prevent use of restraints. Document in the medical record according to established procedures.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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