• Patient Care Technician - Specialist (PACU)

    UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)


    Join Our Team as a Patient Care Technician - Specialist (Post Anesthesia Recovery)!

     

    Ready to be part of a team that helps patients recover and heal right after surgery? As a Patient Care Technician - Specialist in our Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit (PACU), you'll play a vital role in supporting patients during one of the most important moments in their care journey.

    In this role, you'll:

    + Partner closely with nurses and providers to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.

    + Assist patients with daily activities, monitor vital signs, collect specimens, and help ensure a safe and comfortable recovery environment.

    + Perform or support advanced clinical skills such as EKGs, phlebotomy, complex wound care, and NG tube management.

    + Contribute to patient education and provide calm, reassuring support during the recovery process.

    Schedule Perks:

    + Four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday

    + Start times between 5:30 AM and 7:30 AM

    + No nights, weekends, or holidays required!

     

    If you're detail-oriented, compassionate, and eager to grow your skills in a fast-paced, team-focused environment - this role is for you. Join us and make a meaningful impact every day while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.

     

    Apply today and take the next step in your healthcare career!

     

    + 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 34

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran