Now Hiring: Part-Time PCT Specialist - Pre/Post-Op at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital Ready to grow your career in patient care? UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a part-time Patient Care Technician (PCT) Specialist to join our Pre/Post-Operative Unit, where you'll support nurses in preparing and recovering patients before and after surgery. Schedule: Two 10-hour shifts per week, Monday through Friday, between 5:30 AM and 9:00 PM ✨ Perks: Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays Career Ladder: UPMC offers a structured career ladder for PCTs, providing clear pathways for advancement, skill development, and recognition as you grow within the organization. Must-Haves: + Phlebotomy experience + Previous PCT experience Nice-to-Haves: + Hospital experience If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a role that values your growth, we'd love to welcome you to our team. Responsibilities: + Demonstrates understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions. Promotes safety for both patients and self in the workplace. + Reports equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department promptly. + Participates in unit-wide activities, including answering call lights and phones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients. + Performs core UPMC Patient Care Technician (PCT) duties, including: + Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, turning, repositioning, and transporting patients. + Point-of-care testing: blood glucose monitoring, weights, vital signs, intake & output, and telemetry application/reapplication. + Safety measures: applying/removing TEDs/SCDs, fall prevention, and pressure injury prevention. + Basic procedures: simple dressings, restraint application/removal, bladder scans, and specimen collection. + Advanced procedures: IV and Foley catheter insertion/removal, straight catheterization, phlebotomy, and "Ticket to Ride" transport readiness. + Must complete all required competencies, including at least one advanced skill based on departmental need: basic arrhythmia recognition, complex wound care, 12-lead EKG, or NG tube clamping/removal. + Provides patient and family instruction under RN supervision. + Applies, monitors, and removes restraints according to physician orders and hospital policy. + Identifies learning needs and communicates them to leadership. Seeks guidance in planning and prioritizing work. + Takes ownership of assigned tasks and contributes to department efficiency and quality improvement initiatives. + Documents patient care accurately in the medical record. + Transports cardiac-monitored patients and may assist with Foley catheter and IV insertion/removal under RN guidance. + Completes clerical duties as needed. + May be present in medication storage areas or transport medications between departments as part of patient transport. Medication handling is limited to transport only. + Education: + High School Diploma or GED required. + Experience: + Option A: 2 years of general healthcare experience and meeting Patient Care Technician - Senior title requirements. + Option B: 1 year of general healthcare experience and enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with at least one completed clinical rotation. + Option C: 1 year of general healthcare experience and a completed bachelor's degree in a health sciences field. + Professional Development: + Completion of an annual professional contribution (to be determined after hire). + Successful completion of Patient Care Technician Specialist class. + Successful completion of eRecord training. + Preferred Qualifications: + Nursing Student who has completed one clinical rotation. + Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic certification, or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program. + Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course, with annual competency. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: + CPR: Required based on American Heart Association (AHA) standards, including both a didactic and skills demonstration component, within 30 days of hire. + ACLS: Preferred. + Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. + Act 34 clearance required. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran