Inpatient Care Tech (Part-Time) with Weekend Rotations

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Part-Time Patient Care Technician for the 5A inpatient unit. The role supports patients and the nursing team with two 12-hour shifts per week, including weekends, on a rotating Sunday–Saturday schedule.

You will float to other units as needed and assist with procedures, therapies, and essential nursing tasks under RN direction. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and either healthcare experience or CNA PCT competency, plus completion of relevant UPMC

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of general healthcare experience OR 6 months as a UPMC CNA with PCT competency within 120 days.
• Enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related health sciences training with at least one clinical rotation.
• Successful completion of the UPMC patient care technician class and eRecord training.
• EMT or Paramedic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient procedures and daily living activities.
• Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Provide feedback to the RN and report changes in patient status.
• Perform core nursing assistant tasks (glucose checks, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, Foley care) and at least four of the listed additional tasks.
• Report equipment malfunctions and communicate with other departments.
• Contribute to unit activities (responding to call lights, passing meal trays, transporting patients).
• Document in medical records and perform clerical functions as needed.
• Support department projects and quality initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

12-lead EKG

Documentation

Communication

Clerical tasks

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related health sciences training

Bachelor’s degree in health sciences

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Part-Time Patient Care Technician for the 5A inpatient unit. The role supports patients and the nursing team with two 12-hour shifts per week, including weekends, on a rotating Sunday–Saturday schedule.

You will float to other units as needed and assist with procedures, therapies, and essential nursing tasks under RN direction. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and either healthcare experience or CNA PCT competency, plus completion of relevant UPMC