UPMC Western Maryland's Cardiovascular Step-Down unit is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician/CNA! If you are a Certified Nursing Assistant looking to dive into cardiac care, make sure to apply today! This position requires a Maryland CNA license, and will work rotating weekend and holiday shifts. Here's what a Patient Care Technician with the CVU does: Documentation and Clerical Functions + Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. + Completes department clerical functions as needed. Work Performance + Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner. + Suggests and supports changes within the department. + Assumes responsibility for assignments and views problems as challenges. + Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department. + Supports department-based projects and quality initiatives. Policies and Procedures + Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital-related information. + Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions. Communication and Relationships + Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team. + Demonstrates understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions. + Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues. Patient Care + 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. + 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. Feedback and Learning + Constructively receives feedback and direction. + Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director. + Takes action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance. + Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. + Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director. Equipment and Communication + Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. + Establishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments. + 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. Core Nursing Assistant Responsibilities + Performs the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, and Foley care). + Must routinely perform ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning, and repositioning patients). + Performs point of care testing (including blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs). + Performs simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections, and ticket to ride. + Achieves and maintains competency in at least one or more advanced skills based on department operational need: 12-lead EKGs, phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, basic arrhythmia, and NG tubes clamping and removal. Additional Duties + Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. + Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: + High school diploma or equivalent. + Must also have either: + 1 year of general healthcare experience, OR + 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion, OR + Enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR + 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. + Certified Nursing Assistant. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. + Basic Life Support (BLS) + Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**