Patient Care Technician - Senior

About the role

Join UPMC Children’s in our beautiful new building as we grow our cardiac program. We are looking for a dedicated Patient Care Technician - Senior to join our Cardiac Prep/Recovery Unit. The position offers opportunities for growth, with a clear career ladder from Nursing Assistant to Patient Care Technician - Lead.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care tasks, including ADLs, point-of-care testing, and basic medical procedures (e.g., IV/foley insertion/removal, specimen collection, wound care, etc.)
• Assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies; report patient status changes to RNs
• Participate in patient/family education, quality initiatives, and department projects
• Adhere to safety policies, document accurately, and complete work efficiently
• Transport cardiac-monitored patients and perform advanced tasks based on departmental needs (e.g., EKGs, NG tube removal)
• Engage in continuous learning, feedback, and self-review

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must also have either:
  • 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician - Senior title, or
  • 1 year of experience (defined above) and enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, or
  • 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 specialist class
• Successful completion of basic information system training
• Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course and annual competency required

Preferred qualifications

• Microcomputer experience preferred
• 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

Licensure and certifications

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Clearances with renewal: Act 31, 33, 34, 73

Pay

A starting pay rate of $19.40/hour for Nursing Assistants is offered, based on experience and qualifications.