UPMC Keyword Location Search view all jobs Patient Care Technician - Senior Sewickley, PA Posted yesterday Apply Now a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Join UPMC Children's Hospital North Surgery Center as a Full-Time Patient Care Technician (PCT) and be part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our pediatric patients. This role offers a steady schedule of five 8-hour daytime shifts, primarily Monday through Friday, along with minimal weekends, holidays off, and free onsite parking-supporting a strong work-life balance. In this position, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care and surgical operations while working alongside a collaborative, highly skilled clinical team. We are looking for candidates with BLS certification who are passionate about patient care; previous PCT experience is preferred. UPMC is committed to your growth, offering a career ladder with advancement opportunities so you can continue to build your skills and progress within your career.

Responsibilities:

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Supports department operations, quality initiatives, and process improvements Takes ownership of assignments, works efficiently, and seeks help when needed Demonstrates professionalism, respectful communication, and teamwork across departments Follows all policies, safety standards, and documentation requirements Provides direct patient care: Assists with ADLs (bathing, feeding, mobility, toileting, repositioning) Collects vitals, blood glucose, I&O, weights, and specimens Supports procedures, therapies, and patient transport (including monitored patients) Reports changes in patient condition to the RN Performs core and advanced technical tasks as applicable: Phlebotomy, EKGs, point-of-care testing, bladder scans Foley care (insertion/removal as appropriate), simple dressings, IV removal/insertion Telemetry support and basic arrhythmia (if trained) Assists with unit operations: Answers call lights/phones, transports patients, passes meal trays, completes clerical tasks Ensures equipment issues are reported promptly Supports patient and family education under RN direction and maintains a safe, inclusive care environment a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } High school diploma or GED required Experience requirements (must meet one of the following): 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet Patient Care Technician requirements OR 1 year of healthcare experience and enrollment in a

PT/OT/PA

program with at least one completed clinical rotation OR 1 year of healthcare experience and a completed bachelor's degree in a health sciences field Required training and development: Successful completion of Patient Care Technician Senior class Successful completion of eRecord training Annual professional contribution (defined post-hire) May require completion of UPMC cardiac rhythm course based on unit needs Preferred qualifications: Nursing student with at least one completed clinical rotation EMT or Paramedic certification, or current enrollment in an EMT/Paramedic program

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

CPR/BLS certification (AHA-compliant; must include didactic and skills demonstration within 30 days of hire) ACLS preferred Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting (with renewal) Act 33 Clearance (with renewal) Act 34 Clearance (with renewal) Act 73 FBI Clearance (with renewal) UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Apply Now Active Filters Patient Care Technicia... Sewickley, PA Clear All Powered By Cookie Policy We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. To find out more, read our privacy policy Accept Cookies Decline Cookies