Join Our Team at UPMC Magee – Pre/Post-Op Unit Are you ready to take the next step in your patient care career? UPMC Magee is seeking a full-time, regular Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our dynamic Pre/Post-Operative Unit. This role offers a structured schedule of four 9-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with hours ranging from 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM—and best of all, no holidays, nights, or weekends. As a vital member of our surgical support team, you'll play a key role in preparing patients for surgery, assisting in their recovery, and supporting discharge processes. We’re looking for candidates with hospital/PCT experience—and if you have IV experience, that’s a plus. ✨ Why UPMC Magee? * Career Ladder opportunities for professional growth * Work-life balance with a weekday-only schedule * Supportive team environment focused on patient-centered care If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced clinical setting, we’d love to hear from you. Responsibilities: Patient Care & Daily Living Support + Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, turning, repositioning, and transporting. + Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies. + Apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints per protocol. + Provide basic patient education under RN supervision. Clinical Skills & Procedures + Perform core nursing assistant duties: vital signs, blood glucose checks, weights, intake/output (I&O), specimen collection, Foley care, and telemetry application.Competently perform at least 4 advanced skills: + Examples: phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressings, Foley catheter or IV removal, bladder scan, straight catheterization, point-of-care testing.Maintain competency in at least one advanced skill as required by department need: + Examples: venipuncture, arrhythmia monitoring, NG tube removal. Communication & Teamwork + Report changes in patient status and provide feedback to the RN. + Communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and healthcare team. + Participate in unit activities: answering call lights, phones, delivering meals, transporting patients. + Foster positive relationships and support a respectful, inclusive work environment. Professional Development & Accountability + Accept feedback constructively and seek learning opportunities. + Participate in self-review and performance improvement. + Support department initiatives and quality improvement projects. + Assist with planning and prioritizing tasks when needed. Documentation & Safety + Document care accurately in the medical record. + Report equipment issues and ensure proper functioning. + Follow all hospital policies, safety protocols, and standard precautions. + Limit medication handling to distribution to the nurse. Education & Experience + High school diploma or GED required + Plus one of the following: + 1 year of general healthcare experience + 6 months as a UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days + Enrollment in a PT/OT/PA or related healthcare program with at least one clinical rotation completed + Bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field Training + Completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician class + Completion of eRecord training + EMT or Paramedic certification preferred (or current enrollment in such a program) ️ Certifications & Clearances + CPR certification (AHA standards: didactic + skills demo) within 30 days of hire + Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR required + ACLS preferred + Act 34 clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran