Patient Care Technician - Senior- PACU

Patient Care Technician Senior (PCT Senior)

Are you passionate about patient care and looking for a role that offers exceptional work-life balance? Join our dynamic perioperative team and make a meaningful impact on the surgical patient experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

4-day work week with 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday Shift start times between 5:30 AM and 7:30 AM No nights, weekends, or holiday requirements Cross-training opportunities in both Pre-Op and Post-Op care Work alongside skilled nurses and healthcare professionals dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes

About the Role

This position will primarily support our Inpatient Pre-Operative Holding Area, with cross-training opportunities in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to provide additional support as needed. As a valued member of the perioperative team, you'll play a critical role in preparing patients for surgery and ensuring a smooth care experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Transporting patients safely throughout the perioperative setting
• Applying telemetry monitors and assisting with patient preparation
• Obtaining capillary blood glucose measurements
• Managing and stocking essential supplies
• Assisting nurses with patient care activities and procedures
• Monitoring and reporting changes in patient condition
• Supporting quality, safety, and patient-centered care initiatives
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver outstanding care

What You'll Do

As a Patient Care Technician Senior, you'll provide compassionate bedside care while utilizing advanced technical skills, including:

• Vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, Foley care, and intake/output monitoring
• Assisting patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, ambulation, toileting, and repositioning
• Telemetry monitoring and application
• Patient transportation, including monitored patients
• Performing advanced competencies based on department needs, such as:
• 12-Lead EKGs
• Phlebotomy
• Bladder scans
• Foley catheter removal
• IV catheter removal
• Point-of-care testing
• Basic arrhythmia recognition
• Other specialized patient care skills

What Makes You Successful

We're seeking team members who:

• Thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
• Embrace teamwork, continuous learning, and professional growth
• Take initiative and actively contribute to quality improvement efforts
• Value diversity, respect, and a culture of safety

Make a Difference Every Day

Join a team where your contributions directly support patients through one of the most important moments of their healthcare journey. If you're looking for a rewarding clinical role with a predictable schedule and opportunities to expand your skills, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to exceptional patient care.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must also have either a) 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician 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 bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.
• Annual completion of a professional contribution to be determined after hire
• Successful completion of patient care technician senior 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.
• May require successful completion of the appropriate UPMC cardiac rhythm course as determined by organizational guidelines and unit-based clinical operations.
• 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