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 parking—supporting 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 improvementsTakes ownership of assignments, works efficiently, and seeks help when neededDemonstrates professionalism, respectful communication, and teamwork across departmentsFollows all policies, safety standards, and documentation requirementsProvides direct patient care: Assists with ADLs (bathing, feeding, mobility, toileting, repositioning)Collects vitals, blood glucose, I&O, weights, and specimensSupports procedures, therapies, and patient transport (including monitored patients)Reports changes in patient condition to the RNPerforms core and advanced technical tasks as applicable: Phlebotomy, EKGs, point-of-care testing, bladder scansFoley care (insertion/removal as appropriate), simple dressings, IV removal/insertionTelemetry support and basic arrhythmia (if trained)Assists with unit operations: Answers call lights/phones, transports patients, passes meal trays, completes clerical tasksEnsures equipment issues are reported promptlySupports patient and family education under RN direction and maintains a safe, inclusive care environmentHigh school diploma or GED requiredExperience requirements (must meet one of the following): 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet Patient Care Technician requirements OR1 year of healthcare experience and enrollment in a PT/OT/PA program with at least one completed clinical rotation OR1 year of healthcare experience and a completed bachelor's degree in a health sciences fieldRequired training and development: Successful completion of Patient Care Technician Senior classSuccessful completion of eRecord trainingAnnual professional contribution (defined post-hire)May require completion of UPMC cardiac rhythm course based on unit needsPreferred qualifications: Nursing student with at least one completed clinical rotationEMT or Paramedic certification, or current enrollment in an EMT/Paramedic programLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances: CPR/BLS certification (AHA-compliant; must include didactic and skills demonstration within 30 days of hire)ACLS preferredAct 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