Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician - Clinical Decision Unit

UPMC Mercy is hiring a full-time patient care technician to help support the MERCY-Clinical Decision Unit Department for its UPMC Mercy location. Provides routine patient care and support services in accordance with established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the nurse or physician to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care can be maintained at all times. Rotating all shifts. Responsibilities - 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 - Performs routine tests such as phlebotomy, blood glucose monitoring, EKG's. 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 in patient 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. Basic Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent. - If no previous hospital or pre-hospital training, successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class OR successful completion of first year of clinical work in a nursing program. - 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. Licensure/Certifications Cardio Pulmonary Resusitation Salary Range: 11.12 14.33 17.54 UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. ------------