Patient Care Technician - Senior- PACU

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.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• 4-day work week with 10-hour shifts
• Monday through Friday schedule
• 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

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician 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 senior class
• Successful completion of eRecord training

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 and Certifications

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• ACLS preferred
• Act 34 clearance required