Patient Care Technician, Nursing Student - T10 Surgical Progressive Care at UPMC — NeverHard

UPMC Altoona is hiring a casual Patient Care Technician, Nursing Student, to help support T10 Surgical Progressive Care! If you are enrolled in a Registered Nursing program and have completed at least one clinical rotation in an inpatient/hospital setting, this would be an ideal position for you to get hands-on care when patients need it most! _*Candidates will be placed into the appropriate job title & salary grade based on experience (Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician), although Patient Care Technician qualifications are preferred._ _*Must be available to work year-round to meet requirements (at least 12 hours every 6-weeks when school is in session and at least 36 hours every 6 weeks when school is not in session)._ The Patient Care Technician delivers routine, high-quality patient care and supports departmental operations in alignment with established policies and procedures. Under the direction of a nurse or physician, this role ensures safe, compassionate, and efficient care at all times. The PCT performs all core UPMC nursing assistant responsibilities, including: + Activities of Daily Living (bathing, feeding, toileting, transporting, ambulating, turning, repositioning) + Point-of-care testing (including blood glucose) + Vital signs, weights, intake & output + Telemetry monitor application/reapplication + HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs) + Simple dressings + Placement and removal of restraints + Bladder scans + Specimen collection + 'Ticket to Ride' transport requirements + All standard competencies must be achieved and maintained. In addition, based on departmental needs, the PCT may be trained and validated in advanced clinical skills, such as: + Phlebotomy/venipuncture + Peripheral IV removal + Indwelling Foley catheter removal + Basic arrhythmia recognition + 12-lead EKG + NG tube clamping and removal Responsibilities: Clinical Care + Provide direct patient care, including ADLs and assistance with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies. + Support patient procedures and report changes in patient status to the RN. + Provide patient and family instruction under RN direction. + Apply, monitor, and remove restraints per protocol. + Document care accurately and promptly in the medical record. Operational Support + Respond to unit needs such as call lights, telephones, meal trays, and patient transport. + Perform clerical tasks as needed. + Report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department. + Maintain compliance with all safety policies, standard precautions, and hospital procedures. + Teamwork & Communication + Communicate clearly and respectfully with all members of the healthcare team. + Demonstrate awareness of cultural diversity, workplace safety, and professional behavior. + Build productive working relationships through accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment to patient care. + Establish effective communication with other departments to support smooth operations. Professional Growth + Receive and apply constructive feedback. + Identify learning needs and collaborate with leadership to develop skills. + Participate in self-review and quality improvement initiatives. + Support department-based projects and embrace change as an opportunity for improvement. Additional Expectations + Perform duties efficiently and in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors. + Carry out other responsibilities as assigned. + High School Diploma or Equivalent + Enrollment in a Nursing Program with: + a) 1 year of general healthcare experience or + b) 6 months experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion or + c) Completion of at least 1 nursing program clinical rotation required + Successful completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician class upon hire + Successful completion of basic information system training + Microcomputer experience preferred + Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing + Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medical to the nurse.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) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) + ACT 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran