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Patient Care Technician – Full-Time Nights

Schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Every Other Weekend & Holiday Rotation

Make a meaningful impact every night.

Join our dedicated team on the 6 West Acute Care Unit, where your skills and compassion will support patients through their healing journey. As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, hands-on care in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

_Final job title and placement within the career ladder will be determined based on education, experience, and manager discretion at the time of offer._

• Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Support

Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, repositioning, and transporting patients.

Perform core clinical tasks: vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, intake/output tracking, specimen collection, Foley catheter care, and telemetry application.

Support advanced care needs: phlebotomy, 12-lead EKGs, bladder scans, IV insertion/removal, simple dressings, and more (based on competency and department needs).

Provide feedback to RNs and assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.

Communication & Collaboration

Communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Support a culture of safety, diversity, and inclusion.

Participate in unit activities such as answering call lights, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.

Professional Development

Receive and apply constructive feedback.

Identify learning needs and seek opportunities for growth.

Participate in self-reviews, projects, and quality improvement initiatives.

Clerical & Operational Support

Document patient care accurately in the medical record.

Complete clerical tasks and assist with equipment maintenance.

Transport cardiac-monitored patients and, when necessary, medications (within policy guidelines).

• Qualifications & Expectations

Must demonstrate full competency in core PCT responsibilities.

Completion of Basic Arrhythmia class preferred.

Ability to perform at least four advanced clinical tasks (e.g., phlebotomy, EKGs, wound care).

Commitment to patient safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Why UPMC?

At UPMC, we’re committed to providing Life Changing Medicine. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and invests in your growth.

+ High school diploma or GED.

+ Must also have either:

+ a) 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician title, OR

+ b) 1 year of experience (defined above) and enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, or

+ c) 1 year of experience (defined above) and completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.

+ Annual completion of a professional contribution to be determined after hire

+ Successful completion of patient care technician senior class

+ Successful completion of eRecord training.

+ Nursing Student that has completed one clinical rotation preferred Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

+ Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course and annual competency required. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hireACLS preferredCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire ACLS preferred

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran