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Patient Care Technician - Resource Pool

Schedule: Full-Time | Primarily Days with Rotation (7a-7p / 7p-7a)

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Every third weekend & approximately 3 holidays per year

Differential: Eligible for a 10% floating differential

Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience, and manager discretion at time of offer.

Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day

UPMC Williamsport is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician - Specialist to join our Resource Pool team. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about providing high-quality, compassionate care in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Position Overview

The Patient Care Technician - Specialist supports nurses and healthcare providers by performing essential clinical and personal care tasks. This includes monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), collecting specimens, and maintaining a safe and clean patient environment. Depending on departmental needs, this role may also involve advanced clinical skills such as basic arrhythmia monitoring, complex wound care, 12-lead EKGs, and NG tube clamping/removal.

Key Responsibilities

Perform core patient care duties including bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, repositioning, and transporting patients

Conduct point-of-care testing (e.g., blood glucose), monitor vital signs, and document intake/output

Apply and reapply telemetry monitors, TEDs/SCDs, and complete simple dressings

Collect specimens and assist with procedures such as IV and Foley catheter insertion/removal, straight catheterization, and phlebotomy

Provide patient and family instruction under RN direction

Support unit operations by responding to call lights, passing meal trays, and completing clerical tasks

Transport patients, including those on cardiac monitors, and safely handle medications during transport

Maintain competency in at least one advanced skill area based on department needs

What We're Looking For

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Compassionate, patient-focused mindset

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare setting

Commitment to safety, professionalism, and continuous learning

Why UPMC?

At UPMC, we believe in empowering our team members through meaningful work, career development, and a supportive environment. This role offers the opportunity to grow professionally while making a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career?

Apply today to learn more about joining our team at UPMC Williamsport.

+ High school diploma or GED.

+ Must also have either

+ a) 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician - Senior 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 bachelors degree in a health sciences field.

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

+ Successful completion of patient care technician specialist 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 hire ACLS preferred

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

+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

+ Act 33 with renewal

+ Act 34 with renewal

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran