Sr. Patient Care Technician; Interventional Radiology

Looking to grow your healthcare career beyond traditional bedside care? Join the Interventional Radiology team at UPMC St. Margaret as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) and become part of a specialized department where you'll support patients across multiple procedural and imaging modalities while expanding your clinical knowledge and skills.

This full-time position offers a highly desirable Monday through Friday schedule from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with no weekends, holidays, travel, floating, or on‑call responsibilities. It's an excellent opportunity for a PCT seeking work‑life balance while continuing to develop professionally in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Our Interventional Radiology department is known for supporting employee growth and providing opportunities to learn new responsibilities and advance on the career ladder. You'll work alongside a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional patient care while gaining exposure to a variety of procedures and imaging services.

If you're looking for a unique opportunity to build your skills, work with a supportive team, and make an impact on patients every day, we encourage you to apply and explore a future with Interventional Radiology at UPMC St. Margaret!

• Provide direct patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living, vital signs, specimen collection, intake/output, weights, blood glucose monitoring, and point‑of‑care testing.
• Assist with patient procedures, therapies, transportation, and ongoing monitoring while reporting changes in patient condition to the RN.
• Perform advanced clinical skills based on competency and department needs, including EKGs, phlebotomy, bladder scans, Foley and straight catheterization, IV‑related procedures, and telemetry monitoring.
• Educate and support patients and families under the direction of the RN.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to all safety, infection prevention, confidentiality, and hospital policies.
• Collaborate effectively with patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary team members to support high‑quality patient care.
• Support unit operations by responding to call lights and phones, transporting patients, passing meal trays, and completing clerical duties as needed.
• Report equipment malfunctions promptly and contribute to patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in departmental projects, committees, and professional development activities.
• Demonstrate accountability, professionalism, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning and exceptional patient care.

Senior PCTs may also perform advanced skills such as basic arrhythmia monitoring, complex wound care, 12‑lead EKGs, and NG tube clamping/removal based on department needs and competency validation.