• Patient Care Technician

    UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)


    Join Our Team as a Full-Time Patient Care Technician!

     

    Are you passionate about making a difference in patients' lives? We are looking for a dedicated Full-Time Patient Care Technician to join our dynamic 7C Medical/Surgical Unit.

     

    Scheduling requirements include availability for rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.

     

    The position offers opportunities for growth, with a clear career ladder from Nursing Assistant to Patient Care Technician - Lead. A starting pay rate of $18.40/hour for Nursing Assistants is offered, based on experience and qualifications.

    Primary Responsibilities:

    Assist with activities of daily living, basic patient care, point-of-care testing, vital signs, telemetry monitoring, specimen collection. The role may also involve advanced skills like phlebotomy, IV removal, and EKGs, depending on department needs.

     

    + High school diploma or equivalent.

    + Must also have at least one of the below:

    + One year of general healthcare experience

    + 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion

    + Enrollment in a nursing program with completion of at least 1 clinical rotation required

    + Completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field

    + Nursing Students or those with EMT experience preferred

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    + CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

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

    + Clearances with renewal:

    + Act 31, 33, 34, 73

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran