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Join Our Team as a Nursing Assistant on our 5A Oncology Unit!
Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care and making a difference in the lives of others? Our 5A Oncology unit seeks a dedicated and compassionate Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care, supporting our nursing staff, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for our patients. We would love to hear from you if you are committed to excellence, eager to learn, and thrive in a collaborative environment!
-The Patient Care Technician is a valued step in UPMCs Patient Care Support Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate depending on education and experience-
**Job Responsibilities:**
Perform duties in line with system-wide competencies and behaviors.
Report equipment malfunctions.
Establish effective communication strategies.
Maintain professional and respectful relationships.
Assist with unit activities (e. g., responding to call lights, passing meal trays, transporting patients).
Core Nursing Assistant Duties:
Assist with ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating).
Perform point-of-care testing, monitor vital signs, and assist with patient care equipment.
Maintain a safe and organized environment.
Acquire and distribute supplies and equipment.
Communication & Teamwork:
Communicate clearly with the healthcare team.
Understand cultural diversity and support workplace safety.
Develop productive working relationships and demonstrate accountability.
Patient Care:
Provide direct patient care as directed by the RN.
Ensure patient safety and cleanliness.
Deliver patient nourishments and mail.
Additional Responsibilities:
Provide diversional activities and document in medical records.
Complete clerical functions and comply with safety policies.
Respond to emergent situations and provide companionship as needed.
Support departmental changes and assume responsibility for assignments.
Nursing Assistant:
* High school diploma or equivalent.* Successful completion of UPMC nursing assistant or EIC training program* Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.* Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.* Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.* Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
Patient Care Technician:
* High school diploma or equivalent.* Must also have eithera) 1 Year of general healthcare experience, ORb) 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion, ORc) enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, ORd) completion of a bachelor's 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.
**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
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)
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**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**
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