ICU Patient Care Technician – Life-Changing Medicine

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is recruiting a Full-Time Patient Care Technician for the Medical ICU at UPMC Passavant. You will provide direct patient care under RN guidance, assist with ADLs, procedures, and therapies, and perform essential PCT tasks such as vital signs, EKGs, and specimen collection.

The role requires strong teamwork, communication, and adherence to infection control protocols. Shifts are 36 hours per week with rotating schedules; pay scales depend on level and experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide direct patient care under RN direction.
• Competence in core PCT tasks including vital signs, testing, and routine procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork to support patient care.

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

Vital signs

Telemetry

EKG

ADLs assistance

Patient transport

Job description

UPMC is recruiting a Full-Time Patient Care Technician for the Medical ICU at UPMC Passavant. You will provide direct patient care under RN guidance, assist with ADLs, procedures, and therapies, and perform essential PCT tasks such as vital signs, EKGs, and specimen collection.

The role requires strong teamwork, communication, and adherence to infection control protocols. Shifts are 36 hours per week with rotating schedules; pay scales depend on level and experience.