ICU Patient Care Tech — Part-Time, Growth & Impact

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Passavant is seeking a Part-Time Patient Care Technician to support the Medical ICU. The role involves direct patient care under RN direction, assisting with ADLs, therapies, and essential procedures.

You will handle vital signs, telemetry, specimen collection, EKGs, and basic dressings, while maintaining infection control standards. Responsibilities include responding to call lights, transporting patients, stocking supplies, and documenting care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of patient care experience or enrollment in a healthcare program with clinical rotation.
• Successful completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician training.
• Completion of basic information systems training.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Medication access limited to distribution to licensed nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN direction, including assisting with ADLs, procedures, and therapies.
• Perform core PCT responsibilities, including vital signs, point-of-care testing, telemetry application, specimen collection, bladder scans, EKGs, and basic dressings.
• Assist with unit and patient needs (e.g., responding to call lights, meal delivery, patient transport, and monitoring).
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment while following infection control and safety protocols.
• Monitor patients and report changes in condition or equipment issues promptly.
• Document care accurately and complete clerical tasks as needed.
• Support unit operations by stocking supplies and assisting with department activities.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to support coordinated care.
• Demonstrate professionalism by building positive relationships, supporting team initiatives, and seeking opportunities for growth and development.
• Respond to emergent situations and provide patient supervision or assistance as appropriate.

Skills

One year of patient care experience

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Medication access limited to nursing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in health sciences

Enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with clinical rotation

Job description

UPMC Passavant is seeking a Part-Time Patient Care Technician to support the Medical ICU. The role involves direct patient care under RN direction, assisting with ADLs, therapies, and essential procedures.

You will handle vital signs, telemetry, specimen collection, EKGs, and basic dressings, while maintaining infection control standards. Responsibilities include responding to call lights, transporting patients, stocking supplies, and documenting care.