Patient Care Technician - Senior - UPMC Washington, Emergency Department, UPMC

Join Our Dynamic Emergency Department Team as a Patient Care Technician! Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, high-energy environment? Our emergency department is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Technician to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in delivering top-notch care to patients during their most critical moments. If you thrive under pressure and are committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• The preferred candidate would have an EMT background/training.
• Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information.
• Documents in the medical record according to established procedures.
• Transports cardiac monitored patients within the hospital setting.
• May insert foley catheters and perform straight catheterization as instructed by RN.
• May perform IV insertion, removal and dressing change.
• Completes department clerical functions as needed.
• 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.

Schedule:

Rotating days, weekends, and holidays.

Rotating shifts include:

7AM-7PM, 11AM-11PM, 7PM-7AM, 3PM-3AM.