Part-Time Patient Care Technician, Senior

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC seeks a Part-Time Senior Patient Care Technician for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The 20-hour weekly schedule has no overnight, weekend, or holiday shifts.

Starting pay is level-based, with Senior PCT rates shown as the top tier (up to $19.19/hour) depending on qualifications. Responsibilities include advanced patient care under RN direction, core PCT duties, patient transport, and performance of unit operations with strict infection control practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One of the following: two years healthcare experience; or one year healthcare plus enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with a completed clinical rotation; or one year healthcare plus a health sciences bachelor’s degree.
• Successful completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician Senior training.
• Completion of basic information systems training.
• Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course with ongoing annual competency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced patient care under RN direction, including ADLs, procedures, therapies, and patient monitoring
• Perform all core PCT competencies, including vital signs, telemetry, EKGs, and specimen collection
• Assist with unit and patient needs, including transport of cardiac monitored patients
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment following infection control protocols
• Monitor patients and report changes in condition or equipment issues promptly
• Document care and complete clerical functions as needed
• Support unit operations and participate in quality initiatives
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team
• Demonstrate professionalism and teamwork; provide patient and family education under RN direction

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years healthcare experience

Healthcare experience + PT/OT/PA program with rotation

Healthcare experience + health sciences bachelor

UPMC Patient Care Technician Senior training

Basic information systems training

Basic arrhythmia course with annual competency

May transport medications between departments (limited)

Job description

Join Our Community!

Are you passionate about the patient experience and seeking growth opportunities? UPMC is dedicated to providing each patient with the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our Patient Care Technicians are essential partners in that mission, enhancing the patient experience at UPMC with positivity and integrity. Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community.

Position: Part-Time Patient Care Technician, Senior

Department: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Location: UPMC Passavant

Shifts: 20 hours per week; NO overnight, weekend, or holiday shifts required!

Title and rate of pay will be determined based upon individual qualifications, experience, and education. The minimum hourly starting rates for each level are as follows:

• Care Attendant: $18.19
• Nursing Assistant: $18.59
• Patient Care Technician: $18.99
• Patient Care Technician, Senior: $19.19

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced patient care under RN direction, including ADLs, procedures, therapies, and patient monitoring
• Perform all core PCT competencies, including vital signs, point-of-care testing, telemetry, specimen collection, EKGs, bladder scans, dressings, catheter removal, and restraint application per protocol
• Assist with unit and patient needs (e.g., responding to call lights, meal delivery, patient transport, and monitoring), including transport of cardiac monitored patients
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment while following infection control and safety protocols
• Monitor patients and report changes in condition or equipment issues promptly
• Document care accurately and complete clerical functions as needed
• Support unit operations and quality initiatives, including participation in projects and department activities
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to support coordinated care
• Demonstrate professionalism by building positive relationships, taking ownership of assignments, and supporting team performance and improvement efforts
• Provide patient and family education under RN direction and respond to emergent situations as appropriate

Note: All competencies must be achieved. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions associated with the role.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One of the following:
  • Two years of healthcare experience
  • One year of healthcare experience and enrollment in a PT, OT, PA, or related healthcare program with at least one completed clinical rotation
  • One year of healthcare experience and a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field
• Successful completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician Senior training
• Completion of basic information systems training
• Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course with ongoing annual competency
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Completion of an annual professional contribution (assigned after hire)
• May transport medications between departments; limited to transport only

Licensure/Certification/Clearances

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days of hire
• Act 34 Criminal Clearance
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.