Patient Care Technician, General Surgery

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the General Surgery team, comprising a diverse range of specialties in a busy operating room. This full-time role involves assisting with patient care, procedures, and education while maintaining high standards of professionalism and safety. Applicants need a high school diploma and certain healthcare experience or training. Join a valued team supporting world-class surgeons and improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• 1 year of general healthcare experience or equivalent.
• Successful completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician class required.
• EMT or Paramedic certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and daily living activities.
• Complete advanced tasks like phlebotomy and EKGs.
• Document care accurately and assist in communication with the healthcare team.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Accountability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences

Job description

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UPMC Hamot's Operating Room is hiring a Patient Care Technician to join the team!

We have a 17-suite operating room that offers wide variety of specialties from Robotics, Kidney Transplants, Trauma and almost everything in between. We provide high quality care for both our elective and urgent patients from infant to geriatrics. You are provided an opportunity to work with world class surgeons and anesthesiologists from all over the country. Join our life saving team!

Shifts/Hours: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 11am-7:30pm. Occasional weekend coverage required.

Please visit the following link to learn more about this role and careers in Surgical Services: Surgical Services Careers at UPMC

Title and Salary will be determined based upon education and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with patient care, procedures, and daily living activities. Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Report patient status changes and provide feedback to RNs. Perform core nursing assistant duties: ADLs, blood glucose, weights, vitals, I&O, specimen collection, Foley care.
• Complete at least four advanced tasks: phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley/IV removal, point-of-care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter. Report equipment malfunctions and maintain communication with departments.
• Respond to call lights, phones, pass meal trays, and transport patients. Accept feedback, identify learning needs, and seek help with prioritization.
• Educate patients/families under RN supervision; manage restraints per protocol. Communicate effectively with healthcare team; respect diversity and workplace safety.
• Maintain professional relationships and demonstrate accountability and motivation. Follow all patient care and hospital policies, including safety and confidentiality.
• Support departmental changes, quality initiatives, and problem-solving. Document care accurately and perform clerical duties as needed.
• Maintain competency in core and advanced skills based on department needs. Limited access to medications—only distributes to nurses.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must meet one of the following experience/education criteria:
• 1 year of general healthcare experience
• 6 months as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency within 120 days
• Enrollment in PT/OT/PA or related healthcare program with at least one clinical rotation completed
• Bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field.
• Successful completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician class. Successful completion of eRecord training.
• EMT or Paramedic certification preferred, or current enrollment in such a program.
  
  

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal within 90 days of hire or transfer.
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
• ACLS preferred
  
  

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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