Patient Care Technician - Specialist (PACU) at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Specimen Collection, Wound Care, NG Tube Management, Patient Education, Compassionate Care, Team Collaboration, Detail Orientation, Clinical Skills, EKGs, Phlebotomy, Emergency Medical Technician, Basic Life Support, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Arrhythmia Course

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join Our Team as a Patient Care Technician – Specialist (Post Anesthesia Recovery)! Ready to be part of a team that helps patients recover and heal right after surgery? As a Patient Care Technician – Specialist in our Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit (PACU), you’ll play a vital role in supporting patients during one of the most important moments in their care journey. In this role, you’ll: Partner closely with nurses and providers to deliver high-quality, compassionate care. Assist patients with daily activities, monitor vital signs, collect specimens, and help ensure a safe and comfortable recovery environment. Perform or support advanced clinical skills such as EKGs, phlebotomy, complex wound care, and NG tube management. Contribute to patient education and provide calm, reassuring support during the recovery process. Schedule Perks: Four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday Start times between 5:30 AM and 7:30 AM No nights, weekends, or holidays required! If you’re detail-oriented, compassionate, and eager to grow your skills in a fast-paced, team-focused environment — this role is for you. Join us and make a meaningful impact every day while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Apply today and take the next step in your healthcare career! High school diploma or GED. Must also have either a) 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician - Senior 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 bachelors 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 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. 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 ACLS preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

As a Patient Care Technician – Specialist in the PACU, you will support patients during their recovery after surgery. You will assist with daily activities, monitor vital signs, and perform advanced clinical skills.