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a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Patient Care Technician Senior (PCT Senior) Monday-Friday | 4x10-Hour Shifts | No Nights, Weekends, or Holidays! 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 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
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
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 eithera) 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 hireACLS preferred 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
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.