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Patient Care Technician - Specialist

Patient Care Technician - Specialist

UPMCPittsburgh, PA, US
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Patient Care Technician (PCT) Same Day Surgery

Location : Mercy Hospital & Mercy Pavilion

Schedule : MondayFriday | 8-hr or 10-hr shifts

Start Times : 4 : 30 AM, 5 : 00 AM, 5 : 30 AM, 6 : 00 AM, 7 : 00 AM, 7 : 30 AM, 8 : 00 AM

Must be available for all listed shift start times

Department Perks

  • No nights, weekends, holidays, or evening shifts
  • Weekday-only schedule with early start options
  • Cross-training in Outpatient Testing Lab

Role Overview

Support Same Day Surgery and Outpatient Surgery teams by :

  • Taking vitals and weights
  • Assisting with patient prep and mobility
  • Escorting patients / families pre- and post-op
  • Inserting / removing IVs, performing phlebotomy
  • Turning over rooms and stocking supplies
  • Assisting nurses with daily tasks

    • Must-Haves

  • IV insertion and phlebotomy experience
  • Flexibility with early morning shift times
  • Strong teamwork and patient care skills

    • Professional Conduct & Safety

  • Demonstrates understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in healthcare.
  • Promotes safety for patients and self in the workplace.
  • Reports equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department.

    • Core Patient Care Responsibilities

  • Performs Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) : bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, turning, repositioning, and transporting patients.
  • Conducts point-of-care testing : blood glucose, weights, vital signs, intake & output.
  • Applies / reapplies telemetry monitors and preventive devices (TEDs / SCDs).
  • Completes basic clinical tasks : simple dressings, bladder scans, specimen collection, restraint placement / removal.

    • Advanced Clinical Skills (as needed)

  • IV catheter insertion / removal and dressing changes.
  • Foley catheter insertion / removal and straight catheterization.
  • Phlebotomy and "Ticket to Ride" patient transport protocol.
  • May perform advanced procedures : basic arrhythmia monitoring, complex wound care, 12-lead EKG, NG tube clamping / removal.

    • Patient & Team Support

  • Provides patient / family instruction under RN supervision.
  • Applies, monitors, and removes restraints per protocol.
  • Identifies personal learning needs and seeks guidance for prioritizing tasks.
  • Supports unit activities : answering call lights / phones, passing meal trays, clerical duties.

    • Departmental Contribution

  • Transports cardiac-monitored patients safely.
  • Participates in quality initiatives and department projects.
  • Documents care accurately in the medical record.
  • May handle or transport medications between departments (limited scope).

    • Education & Experience :

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Plus one of the following :
  • Option A : 2 years of general healthcare experience and eligibility for Patient Care Technician Senior title
  • Option B : 1 year of healthcare experience and enrollment in PT / OT / PA program with at least one clinical rotation completed
  • Option C : 1 year of healthcare experience and a completed bachelor's degree in a health sciences field

    • Preferred Background :

  • Nursing student with at least one completed clinical rotation
  • EMT or Paramedic certification, or current enrollment in an EMT / Paramedic program
  • IV insertion and phlebotomy experience
  • Flexibility with early morning shift times
  • Strong teamwork and patient care skills

    • Training & Competencies :

  • Completion of Patient Care Technician Specialist class
  • Completion of eRecord training
  • Completion of basic arrhythmia course and annual competency

    • Professional Development :

  • Annual completion of a professional contribution (details provided post-hire)

    • Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

    Requirement

    Details

    CPR Certification

    Must meet AHA standards (didactic + skills demo) within 30 days of hire

    ACLS Certification

    Preferred

    BLS or CPR

    Required

    Act 34 Clearance

    Required

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer : Disability / Veteran

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