Patient Care Technician - Harmar Outpatient Surgery

UPMC; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC East is seeking a full-time Patient Care Technician to support post-operative care in our PACU team. Responsibilities include assisting with patient hygiene, monitoring health, and ensuring a smooth recovery. This role offers a fixed schedule with no weekends or holidays, emphasizing teamwork and patient-focused care. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, communicative, and committed to high standards of patient interaction.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and accountable in patient interactions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced PACU environment.

Responsibilities

• Support post-operative patient care and comfort.
• Monitor for signs of distress and report to RN.
• Assist with hygiene, vitals, and essential nursing tasks.

Skills

Patient support

Communication

Monitoring

Hygiene assistance

Emotional support

Documentation

Adaptability

Job description

The UPMC East is looking to hire a dynamic, detail-oriented full-time Patient Care Technician (PCT)to join our fast-paced team at 275 Clairton Blvd., Suite 500, West Mifflin, PA 15236. As a vital part of our post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) team, the PCT will collaborate with nursing and medical staff to provide exceptional post-operative care, ensuring patients experience a smooth and comfortable recovery after surgery.

This role will be working five 8-hour shifts (7am-3:30pm) - No weekends or holidays!

Responsibilities:

• Support PACU nurses with post-operative patient care, ensuring comfort, proper positioning, and effective monitoring.
• Observe patients for signs of distress and promptly report changes to the RN.
• Provide reassurance and emotional support to patients recovering from anesthesia.
• Assist patients with hygiene, toileting, and dressing during the recovery process.
• Safely transport patients from the PACU to their vehicle upon discharge.
• Maintain a clean and organized recovery environment, adhering to infection control standards.
• Monitor linen inventory and coordinate ordering for the facility.
• Perform essential nursing assistant responsibilities, including vitals, blood glucose monitoring, intake & output tracking, specimen collection, and Foley catheter care.
• Execute specialized tasks such as phlebotomy, 12-lead EKGs, dressing applications, bladder scans, IV catheter and Foley catheter removal.
• Ensure proper documentation of patient care and maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team, fostering a collaborative and patient-focused environment.
• Adhere to all hospital policies and procedures, contributing to patient safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support patient education, providing instructions under RN guidance and assisting in transition of care.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, enthusiasm, and accountability in all aspects of patient and team interactions.
• Participate in department-based projects and quality improvement initiatives.
• Respond to patient needs and assist with daily unit activities, including meal service, call light responses, and patient transportation.
• Demonstrate adaptability in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining a strong commitment to patient care.