UPMC Hamot is hiring a Patient Care Technician to join the PACU! This position is full-time, Monday- Friday 12pm-8pm, with no weekends or holidays. One year of previous patient care experience required. _Title and Salary will be determined based upon education and experience._ _Overview: This position will work in the Surgical Family Waiting area checking patients and families in for their procedure, place patients in consult rooms for the physician, and work in PREOP/PACU as needed to care for patients after receiving surgery._ **Responsibilities:** + Assist with patient care, procedures, and daily living activities. Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies. + Report patient status changes and provide feedback to RNs. Perform core nursing assistant duties: ADLs, vital signs, I&O, blood glucose, weights, specimen collection, Foley care. + Competent in at least four advanced tasks: phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressings, Foley/IV catheter removal, bladder scan, straight catheter, point-of-care testing. + Report equipment malfunctions and maintain communication with departments. Respond to call lights, phones, pass meal trays, and transport patients. + Accept feedback, identify learning needs, and seek help with prioritization. Educate patients/families under RN direction; manage restraints per protocol. + Communicate clearly with healthcare team; support workplace safety and cultural sensitivity. Maintain professional relationships and demonstrate accountability and motivation. + Adhere to all patient care and hospital policies, including safety protocols. Support departmental changes, projects, and quality initiatives. + Document care accurately and complete clerical tasks as needed. Maintain competency in advanced skills as required by department needs. + High school diploma or GED required. + Must meet one of the following experience/education criteria: + 1 year of general healthcare experience + 6 months as a UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency within 120 days + Enrollment in PT/OT/PA or related healthcare program with at least one clinical rotation completed + Bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field. + Successful completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician class. Successful completion of eRecord training. + EMT or Paramedic certification preferred, or current enrollment in an EMT/Paramedic program. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. + ACLS preferred **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**