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:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
