• Patient Care Technician - Specialist

    UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)


    Join our dedicated team at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh as a Full-Time Patient Care Technician (PCT) in our Same Day Surgery department!

     

    This role offers a career ladder for professional growth and development, along with a supportive team atmosphere. Enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends or UPMC recognized holidays, making it an excellent opportunity for work-life balance.

     

    This role follows rotating shifts, including Monday-Friday schedules of 5:30 AM-4:00 PM, 7:00 AM-5:30 PM, and 8:00 AM-6:30 PM.

     

    If you're passionate about providing exceptional care and want to be part of a leading pediatric hospital, we encourage you to apply!

     

    Ready to take the next step? Learn more about UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh here (https://www.chp.edu/) .

    Patient Care Technician - Specialist Responsibilities

    + Patient Care & Safety

    + Assist with ADLs: bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, repositioning

    + Perform point-of-care testing (e.g., blood glucose), vital signs monitoring, telemetry application

    + Support HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs)

    + Advanced Clinical Duties

    + Conduct IV and Foley catheter insertion/removal

    + Perform phlebotomy, wound care, bladder scans, specimen collection

    + Execute 12-lead EKGs, arrhythmia recognition, NG tube clamping/removal

    + Unit Operations & Support

    + Respond to call lights, pass meal trays, transport patients

    + Report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department

    + Complete department clerical functions as needed

    + Patient Education & Documentation

    + Provide instruction to patients and families under RN supervision

    + Apply, monitor, and remove restraints per hospital protocols

    + Maintain medical record documentation according to procedures

    + Specialized Transport & Medication Handling

    + Transport cardiac-monitored patients within the hospital setting

    + Safely transport medications between departments when required

    + Professional Development & Quality Initiatives

    + Identify learning needs and communicate with unit leadership

    + Support department projects and ensure efficient workflow

    + Maintain competency in specialized skills based on operational needs

    + Candidates must have at least one year of PCT/NA experience, with pediatric experience preferred but not required.

    + High school diploma or GED.

    + Must also have either

    + a) 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician - Senior title, OR

    + b) 1 year of experience (defined above) and enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, or

    + c) 1 year of experience (defined above) and completion of a bachelors degree in a health sciences field.

    + Annual completion of a professional contribution to be determined after hire

    + Successful completion of patient care technician specialist class

    + Successful completion of eRecord training.

    + Nursing Student that has completed one clinical rotation preferred

    + Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

    + Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course and annual competency required.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    + 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)

    + Act 31, 33, 34, & 73

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran