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, UPMC My Nursing Career: Patient Care Technician vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TE - Ds/ SC - Ds), clean catch/mini catheter urine collection. In addition, simple dressings, 12 lead EKG, bladder scan, all specimen collections. All competencies must be achieved. 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. 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. 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. Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. Completes department clerical functions as needed. Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned. Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job. High school diploma or equivalent. Patient Care Technician title mustalso have either 1 year of patient care experience. OR - Enrollment in PT/ OT/ PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation. OR - Completion of a bachelors 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:Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. ACT 34 ACT 33 with renewal (for specific units)ACT 73 FBI Clearance with renewal (for specific units)ACT 31 with renewal (for specific units)