ICU Patient Care Tech - Part-Time, On-Site

Upmc Passavant; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Part-Time Patient Care Technician to join the Medical ICU team. The role is on-site, 20 hours per week, with rotating shifts, and offers a starting pay range aligned with experience.

The position supports RN staff with direct patient care, vital signs, telemetry, and routine tasks, while upholding infection control and patient safety standards in a busy ICU environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of patient care experience or enrollment in a PT/OT/PA or related healthcare program with at least one completed clinical rotation.
• Successful completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician training.
• Completion of basic information systems training.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN direction, including assisting with ADLs, procedures, and therapies.
• Perform core PCT responsibilities: vital signs, point-of-care testing, telemetry application, specimen collection, EKGs.
• Assist with unit and patient needs (call lights, meals, transport, monitoring).
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in health sciences

Enrollment in healthcare program with clinical rotation

UPMC Patient Care Technician training

Basic information systems training

Job description

UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Part-Time Patient Care Technician to join the Medical ICU team. The role is on-site, 20 hours per week, with rotating shifts, and offers a starting pay range aligned with experience.

The position supports RN staff with direct patient care, vital signs, telemetry, and routine tasks, while upholding infection control and patient safety standards in a busy ICU environment.