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Patient Care Technician – Specialist

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Patient Care Technician – Specialist

UPMC
Published
November 3, 2026
Expires
Never
Location
Pittsburgh, PA

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Patient Care Technician Senior (PCT Senior)Monday-Friday | 4x10-Hour Shifts | No Nights, Weekends, or Holidays!

Are you passionate about patient care and looking for a role that offers exceptional work-life balance? Join our dynamic perioperative team and make a meaningful impact on the surgical patient experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

4-day work week with 10-hour shifts

Monday through Friday schedule

Shift start times between 5:30 AM and 7:30 AM

No nights, weekends, or holiday requirements

Cross-training opportunities in both Pre-Op and Post-Op care

Work alongside skilled nurses and healthcare professionals dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes

About the Role

This position will primarily support our Inpatient Pre-Operative Holding Area, with cross-training opportunities in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to provide additional support as needed. As a valued member of the perioperative team, you'll play a critical role in preparing patients for surgery and ensuring a smooth care experience.

Key responsibilities include:

+ Transporting patients safely throughout the perioperative setting

+ Applying telemetry monitors and assisting with patient preparation

+ Obtaining capillary blood glucose measurements

+ Managing and stocking essential supplies

+ Assisting nurses with patient care activities and procedures

+ Monitoring and reporting changes in patient condition

+ Supporting quality, safety, and patient-centered care initiatives

+ Collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver outstanding care

What You'll Do

As a Patient Care Technician Senior, you'll provide compassionate bedside care while utilizing advanced technical skills, including:

+ Vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, Foley care, and intake/output monitoring

+ Assisting patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, ambulation, toileting, and repositioning

+ Telemetry monitoring and application

+ Patient transportation, including monitored patients

+ Performing advanced competencies based on department needs, such as:

+ 12-Lead EKGs

+ Phlebotomy

+ Bladder scans

+ Foley catheter removal

+ IV catheter removal

+ Point-of-care testing

+ Basic arrhythmia recognition

+ Other specialized patient care skills

What Makes You Successful

We're seeking team members who:

+ Thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment

+ Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care

+ Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members

+ Embrace teamwork, continuous learning, and professional growth

+ Take initiative and actively contribute to quality improvement efforts

+ Value diversity, respect, and a culture of safety

Make a Difference Every Day

Join a team where your contributions directly support patients through one of the most important moments of their healthcare journey. If you're looking for a rewarding clinical role with a predictable schedule and opportunities to expand your skills, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to exceptional patient care.

+ High school diploma or GED.

+ Must also have eithera) 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician title,

+ OR b) 1 year of experience (defined above) and enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with completion of at least one clinical rotation,

+ or 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 senior class

+ Successful completion of eRecord training.

+ 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.

+ May require successful completion of the appropriate UPMC cardiac rhythm course as determined by organizational guidelines and unit-based clinical operations.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hireACLS preferredCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire ACLS preferred

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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