Patient Care Technician - Specialist (PACU)

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:

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  Partner closely with nurses and providers to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.

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  Assist patients with daily activities, monitor vital signs, collect specimens, and help ensure a safe and comfortable recovery environment.

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  Perform or support advanced clinical skills such as EKGs, phlebotomy, complex wound care, and NG tube management.

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  Contribute to patient education and provide calm, reassuring support during the recovery process.

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Schedule Perks:

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  Four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday

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  Start times between 5:30 AM and 7:30 AM

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  No nights, weekends, or holidays required!

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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!

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  High school diploma or GED.

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  Must also have either

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  a) 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician - Senior title,

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

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  or c) 1 year of experience (defined above) and completion of a bachelors degree in a health sciences field.

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  Annual completion of a professional contribution to be determined after hire

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  Successful completion of patient care technician specialist class

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  Successful completion of eRecord training.

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  Nursing Student that has completed one clinical rotation preferred

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  Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

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  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

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

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  Act 34

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran