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Join our team at UPMC Children's North Surgery Center PACU as a Full-Time Patient Care Technician Senior!

We are seeking a dedicated PCT Senior to support our department with high-quality patient care. This position offers four ten-hour shifts, with start times of 6:30 AM or 7:00 AM, providing a structured and predictable schedule.

At UPMC Children's North Surgery Center, we take pride in offering free onsite parking, limited weekend requirements, no holidays, and no off-shifts—ensuring a better work-life balance for our team members.

To be considered, previous PCT experience is preferred. We also offer a career ladder to support your professional growth and advancement within the organization.

Take the next step in your career with UPMC Children's North Surgery Center!

Patient Care Technician - Senior Responsibilities

Department & Professional Growth:

+ Supports department improvements and quality initiatives.

+ Accepts assignments, views challenges as learning opportunities.

+ Seeks feedback, communicates learning needs, participates in self-review.

+ Complies with all policies, safety standards, and documentation procedures.

Patient Care & Clinical Support:

+ Provides patient care, assisting with procedures, ADLs, and therapies.

+ Reports status changes, supports RN-directed instruction for patients/families.

+ Performs UPMC core nursing assistant duties (vital signs, specimen collection, Foley care, telemetry monitoring).

+ Competent in advanced skills per department need (EKG, wound care, arrhythmia monitoring, NG tube management).

+ May insert/remove IVs, dress wounds, transport cardiac-monitored patients.

+ Applies/removes restraints per protocol.

Communication & Teamwork:

+ Establishes effective, respectful communication within the unit and across departments.

+ Responds to unit-wide needs (call lights, meal trays, patient transport).

+ Demonstrates cultural awareness, supports workplace safety, and fosters positive relationships.

Operational Efficiency:

+ Reports equipment malfunctions, performs clerical duties when needed.

+ May transport medications between departments as necessary.

+ High school diploma or GED

+ AND one of the following:

+ 2 years of general healthcare experience & meet Patient Care Technician title requirements

+ 1 year of healthcare experience PLUS enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with at least one clinical rotation completed

+ 1 year of healthcare experience PLUS a bachelor's degree in health sciences

+ Additional Requirements:

+ Annual completion of a professional contribution (determined post-hire)

+ Successful completion of:

+ Patient Care Technician senior class

+ eRecord training

+ Basic arrhythmia course & annual competency

+ Preferred Qualifications:

+ Nursing student with at least one clinical rotation completed

+ EMT, Paramedic, or enrollment in an EMT/Paramedic program

Certifications:

+ CPR (BLS or equivalent) per AHA standards (within 30 days of hire)

+ ACLS preferred

Licenses:

+ Act 33, 34, 31, and 73

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer