Are you a healthcare professional interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development? If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today! UPMC Children's Hospital is looking for a Casual Patient Care Technician to work in our Emergency Department. The hired candidate's title and rate of pay will be based on their individual education and experience. We offer a robust career ladder for patient care support positions that begins with the Nursing Assistant title and leads to a Patient Care Technician - Lead. The starting rate of pay for a Nursing Assistant is $18.40/hour. + Suggests and supports changes within the department. + Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges. + Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department. + Supports department-based projects and quality initiatives. + Must routinely perform the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients. + PLUS point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs). + In addition, simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections and ticket to ride. + All competencies must be achieved. + In addition to the standard required competencies, the Patient Care Technician will achieve and maintain competency and/or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced skills based on department operational need: phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, basic arrhythmia, 12 lead EKG, and NG tubes clamping and removal. + Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. + Establishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments. + Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships. + Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients. + Constructively receives feedback and direction. Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director. + Takes action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance. + Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. + Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director. + Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team. + Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions. + Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace. + Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. + Provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living. + Assists with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies. + Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes inpatient status. + Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN. + May apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol. + Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information. + Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions. + Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. + Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner. + Completes department clerical functions as needed. + Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. + Performs other duties as assigned. + High school diploma or equivalent. + Must also have either: + 1 year of general healthcare experience + 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion + Enrollment in a nursing program with completion of at least 1 clinical rotation required + Completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field + Nursing Students preferred + 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. 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 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal + Act 33 with renewal + Act 34 with renewal + Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran