Senior PACU Patient Care Technician - Part-Time

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

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.