Patient Care Technician - Senior - UPMC Washington, Emergency Department

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\: 7a-7p, 11a-11p, 3p-3a,7p-7a