Patient Care Technician, Step Down - UPMC : Job Details

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.

• 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