Patient Care Technician - Senior

Full-Time Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Join UPMC Children's Hospital North Surgery Center as a Full-Time Patient Care Technician (PCT) and be part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our pediatric patients. This role offers a steady schedule of five 8-hour daytime shifts, primarily Monday through Friday, along with minimal weekends, holidays off, and free onsite parkingsupporting a strong work-life balance.

In this position, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care and surgical operations while working alongside a collaborative, highly skilled clinical team. We are looking for candidates with BLS certification who are passionate about patient care; previous PCT experience is preferred.

UPMC is committed to your growth, offering a career ladder with advancement opportunities so you can continue to build your skills and progress within your career.

Responsibilities:

• Supports department operations, quality initiatives, and process improvements
• Takes ownership of assignments, works efficiently, and seeks help when needed
• Demonstrates professionalism, respectful communication, and teamwork across departments
• Follows all policies, safety standards, and documentation requirements
• Provides direct patient care:
  • Assists with ADLs (bathing, feeding, mobility, toileting, repositioning)
  • Collects vitals, blood glucose, I&O, weights, and specimens
  • Supports procedures, therapies, and patient transport (including monitored patients)
  • Reports changes in patient condition to the RN
• Performs core and advanced technical tasks as applicable:
  • Phlebotomy, EKGs, point-of-care testing, bladder scans
  • Foley care (insertion/removal as appropriate), simple dressings, IV removal/insertion
  • Telemetry support and basic arrhythmia (if trained)
• Assists with unit operations:
  • Answers call lights/phones, transports patients, passes meal trays, completes clerical tasks
  • Ensures equipment issues are reported promptly
• Supports patient and family education under RN direction and maintains a safe, inclusive care environment

• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience requirements (must meet one of the following):
  • 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet Patient Care Technician requirements OR
  • 1 year of healthcare experience and enrollment in a PT/OT/PA program with at least one completed clinical rotation OR
  • 1 year of healthcare experience and a completed bachelor's degree in a health sciences field
• Required training and development:
  • Successful completion of Patient Care Technician Senior class
  • Successful completion of eRecord training
  • Annual professional contribution (defined post-hire)
  • May require completion of UPMC cardiac rhythm course based on unit needs
• Preferred qualifications:
  • Nursing student with at least one completed clinical rotation
  • EMT or Paramedic certification, or current enrollment in an EMT/Paramedic program
• Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  • CPR/BLS certification (AHA-compliant; must include didactic and skills demonstration within 30 days of hire)
  • ACLS preferred
  • Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting (with renewal)
  • Act 33 Clearance (with renewal)
  • Act 34 Clearance (with renewal)
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance (with renewal)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran