Patient Care Technician, Step Down
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Patient Care Technician, Step Down

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Location: Cumberland,MD, USA

Date: 2024-11-02T07:42:12Z

Job Description:

UPMC Western Maryland High-Level Care is looking for a full time Patient Care Technician or CNA! This is a full-time dayshift position that requires rotating weekend and holiday shifts.

Job Responsibilities:

* Document medical records and perform clerical tasks.

* Support departmental changes, projects, and quality initiatives.

* Adhere to patient care policies and safety procedures.

* Communicate effectively with the healthcare team.

* Provide patient care and assist with daily living activities.

* Apply and monitor patient restraints as needed.

* Receive and act on feedback for continuous improvement.

* Report equipment issues and maintain interdepartmental communication.

* Perform core nursing assistant tasks and additional advanced skills as required.

Qualifications:

* High school diploma or equivalent.

* Must also have either

* 1 Year of general healthcare experience, OR

* 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved with 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion, OR

* enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR

* completion of a bachelors degree in a health sciences field.

* Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class? Successful completion of basic information system training.

* Microcomputer experience preferred.

* Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

* Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

* Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.

* Certified Nursing Assistant

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

* CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

* Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

* Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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