Compassionate Patient Care Technician & Nursing Assistant

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Pittsburgh is seeking a Patient Care Technician (Nursing Assistant) to support nursing staff by providing patient care, assisting with daily living activities, and helping monitor vital signs and patient status. You will work under the RN to ensure safety and comfort across shifts.

Responsibilities include collecting specimens, performing basic point-of-care tasks such as blood glucose checks, participating in telemetry, documenting in the medical record, and communicating effectively

Qualifications

• Assist with patient procedures and daily living activities under RN direction.
• Perform core nursing assistant tasks including blood glucose, vital signs, I&O, specimen collection, and Foley care.
• Report changes in patient status and maintain accurate documentation.
• Communicate clearly with health care team and patients' families.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care, including procedures and activities of daily living, under supervision of RN.
• Maintain and monitor patient vitals, I&O, glucose checks, and specimen collection.
• Transport patients and respond to call lights and safety needs.
• Document in the medical record per established procedures and communicate needs to the unit team.

Skills

Patient care

Phlebotomy

12-lead EKG

Vital signs

I&O

Tools

Telemetry monitor application

Job description

UPMC in Pittsburgh is seeking a Patient Care Technician (Nursing Assistant) to support nursing staff by providing patient care, assisting with daily living activities, and helping monitor vital signs and patient status. You will work under the RN to ensure safety and comfort across shifts.

Responsibilities include collecting specimens, performing basic point-of-care tasks such as blood glucose checks, participating in telemetry, documenting in the medical record, and communicating effectively