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Join Our Team as a Patient Care Technician in 4B Ortho Surgery!
Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care and making a difference in the lives of others? Our 4B Orthopedic Surgery unit is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Technician to join our dynamic team. This position offers a consistent overnight schedule of 10:30 PM6:30 AM, five days per week (5×8s, providing stability while supporting patients throughout their recovery and healing process. Youll join a collaborative care team that proudly earned the 2026 National DAISY Team Award, recognizing excellence in compassionate, patient-centered care.
In this role, you will assist with daily living activities, support therapies, and provide vital observations and feedback to our nursing staff. If you are committed to excellence, eager to learn, and thrive in a team-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your healthcare career!
The Patient Care Technician is a valued step in UPMCs Patient Care Support Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate depending on education and experience.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with patient procedures and daily living activities.
- Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
- Provide feedback to the RN and report changes in patient status.
- Perform core nursing assistant tasks (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, Foley care and at least four of the following: phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal.
- Report equipment malfunctions and communicate effectively with other departments.
- Contribute to unit activities (responding to call lights, passing meal trays, transporting patients.
- Receive and act on feedback, identify learning needs, and participate in self-review.
- Provide patient and family instruction under RN direction; apply, monitor, and remove restraints as needed.
- Adhere to all patient care policies and safety procedures.
- Document in medical records and perform clerical functions as needed.
- Support department projects and quality initiatives.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must also have either a 1 Year of general healthcare experience, OR b 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion for those with less than 1 year of experience, ORc enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR d completion of a bachelors degree in a health sciences field.
- Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class
- Successful completion of eRecord training.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMTor Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
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
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center