Patient Care Technician - Senior

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is hiring a Senior Patient Care Technician for the Cardiac Prep/Recovery Unit in our new building. This role offers growth from Nursing Assistant to Lead, with a starting Nursing Assistant rate of $19.40/hour based on experience.

You will support cardiac patients, engage in education, and participate in department projects. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, healthcare experience, and completes required certifications and training.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and meet one of the experience/degree paths listed.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire; basic information system training completed.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care tasks including ADLs, point-of-care testing, and basic procedures.
• Assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies; report status changes to RNs.
• Participate in patient/family education, quality initiatives, and department projects.
• Adhere to safety policies, document accurately, and complete tasks efficiently.
• Transport cardiac-monitored patients and assist with tasks like EKGs and NG tube removal.

Skills

Healthcare experience

EMT/Paramedic preferred

Clinical rotation

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Health sciences bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microcomputer experience

Job description

Join Our Team as a Full-Time Patient Care Technician - Senior!

Be part of an exciting time at UPMC Children's-join us in our beautiful new building as we grow our cardiac program and build something special together. We are looking for a dedicated Patient Care Technician - Senior to join our Cardiac Prep/Recovery Unit.

The position offers opportunities for growth, with a clear career ladder from Nursing Assistant to Patient Care Technician - Lead. A starting pay rate of $19.40/hour for Nursing Assistants is offered, based on experience and qualifications.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform patient care tasks, including ADLs, point-of-care testing, and basic medical procedures (e.g., IV/foley insertion/removal, specimen collection, wound care, etc.).
• Assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies; report patient status changes to RNs.
• Participate in patient/family education, quality initiatives, and department projects.
• Adhere to safety policies, document accurately, and complete work efficiently
• Transport cardiac-monitored patients and perform advanced tasks based on departmental needs (e.g., EKGs, NG tube removal).
• Engage in continuous learning, feedback, and self-review.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must also have either
• a) 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician - Senior title,
• b) 1 year of experience (defined above) and enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with completion of at least one clinical rotation,
• 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 specialist class.
• Successful completion of basic information system training.
• Microcomputer experience preferred.
• 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.
• Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course and annual competency required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Clearances with renewal:

• Act 31, 33, 34, 73

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran