Night Shift Patient Care Tech – Oncology Unit

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC St. Margaret is hiring a Full-Time Patient Care Technician for the 5A Oncology Unit Night Program. The role involves 12-hour night shifts with rotating weekends and holidays to ensure continuous overnight coverage for our diverse patient population.

The candidate must have at least six months in an inpatient direct patient care role and will be placed on the Patient Care Technician ladder based on experience and education. Night shifts include a differential totaling $3.60/hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 months inpatient direct patient care experience.
• Night shift experience preferred or willing to rotate weekends/holidays.
• Completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician class or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care including ADLs and assisting with procedures.
• Assist with nursing tasks (vital signs, glucose, weights) and basic therapies.
• Report changes in patient status to RN and communicate effectively with the health care team.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness, respond to call lights, transport patients as needed.
• Document in medical records and support unit activities.
• May assist with restraints and patient education under RN supervision.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Inpatient care

Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma or GED

UPMC PCT training program completion

CPR certification/First Aid training

Tools

Telemetry monitor

I&O documentation

Electronic Health Records

Job description

UPMC St. Margaret is hiring a Full-Time Patient Care Technician for the 5A Oncology Unit Night Program. The role involves 12-hour night shifts with rotating weekends and holidays to ensure continuous overnight coverage for our diverse patient population.

The candidate must have at least six months in an inpatient direct patient care role and will be placed on the Patient Care Technician ladder based on experience and education. Night shifts include a differential totaling $3.60/hour.