• Patient Care Technician - Specialist

    UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)


    Now Hiring: Part-Time PCT Specialist - Pre/Post-Op at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

     

    Ready to grow your career in patient care? UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a part-time Patient Care Technician (PCT) Specialist to join our Pre/Post-Operative Unit, where you'll support nurses in preparing and recovering patients before and after surgery.

    Schedule: Two 10-hour shifts per week, Monday through Friday, between 5:30 AM and 9:00 PM

    • Perks: Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays

     

    Career Ladder: UPMC offers a structured career ladder for PCTs, providing clear pathways for advancement, skill development, and recognition as you grow within the organization.

    Must-Haves:

    + Phlebotomy experience

    + Previous PCT experience

    Nice-to-Haves:

    + Hospital experience

     

    If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a role that values your growth, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

    Responsibilities:

    + Demonstrates understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions. Promotes safety for both patients and self in the workplace.

    + Reports equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department promptly.

    + Participates in unit-wide activities, including answering call lights and phones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.

    + Performs core UPMC Patient Care Technician (PCT) duties, including:

    + Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, turning, repositioning, and transporting patients.

    + Point-of-care testing: blood glucose monitoring, weights, vital signs, intake & output, and telemetry application/reapplication.

    + Safety measures: applying/removing TEDs/SCDs, fall prevention, and pressure injury prevention.

    + Basic procedures: simple dressings, restraint application/removal, bladder scans, and specimen collection.

    + Advanced procedures: IV and Foley catheter insertion/removal, straight catheterization, phlebotomy, and "Ticket to Ride" transport readiness.

    + Must complete all required competencies, including at least one advanced skill based on departmental need: basic arrhythmia recognition, complex wound care, 12-lead EKG, or NG tube clamping/removal.

    + Provides patient and family instruction under RN supervision.

    + Applies, monitors, and removes restraints according to physician orders and hospital policy.

    + Identifies learning needs and communicates them to leadership. Seeks guidance in planning and prioritizing work.

    + Takes ownership of assigned tasks and contributes to department efficiency and quality improvement initiatives.

    + Documents patient care accurately in the medical record.

    + Transports cardiac-monitored patients and may assist with Foley catheter and IV insertion/removal under RN guidance.

    + Completes clerical duties as needed.

    + May be present in medication storage areas or transport medications between departments as part of patient transport. Medication handling is limited to transport only.

    + Education:

    + High School Diploma or GED required.

    + Experience:

    + Option A: 2 years of general healthcare experience and meeting Patient Care Technician - Senior title requirements.

    + Option B: 1 year of general healthcare experience and enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with at least one completed clinical rotation.

    + Option C: 1 year of general healthcare experience and a completed bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.

    + Professional Development:

    + Completion of an annual professional contribution (to be determined after hire).

    + Successful completion of Patient Care Technician Specialist class.

    + Successful completion of eRecord training.

    + Preferred Qualifications:

    + Nursing Student who has completed one clinical rotation.

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

    + Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course, with annual competency.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    + CPR: Required based on American Heart Association (AHA) standards, including both a didactic and skills demonstration component, within 30 days of hire.

    + ACLS: Preferred.

    + Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

    + Act 34 clearance required.

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran