Position Overview
Join Our Team as a Full-Time Patient Care Technician - Senior!
Be part of an exciting time at UPMC Children's-join us in our beautiful new building as we grow our cardiac program and build something special together. We are looking for a dedicated Patient Care Technician - Senior to join our Cardiac Prep/Recovery Unit.
The position offers opportunities for growth, with a clear career ladder from Nursing Assistant to Patient Care Technician - Lead. A starting pay rate of $19.40/hour for Nursing Assistants is offered, based on experience and qualifications.
Primary Responsibilities:
+ Perform patient care tasks, including ADLs, point-of-care testing, and basic medical procedures (e.g., IV/foley insertion/removal, specimen collection, wound care, etc.).
+ Assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies; report patient status changes to RNs.
+ Participate in patient/family education, quality initiatives, and department projects.