Night Shift Patient Care Technician - Part Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Job summary

UPMC Passavant is hiring a Part-Time Patient Care Technician to support our Night Program at the McCandless location. The role focuses on direct patient care under RN supervision, performing essential PCT duties, and supporting unit operations.

Candidates need at least 6 months of patient care experience. The starting pay levels vary by role, with an additional $2/hour night differential applied to the current off-shift differential.

Qualifications

• Provide direct patient care under RN direction; assist with ADLs, procedures, and therapies.
• Perform core PCT responsibilities: vital signs, telemetry, specimen collection, EKGs, dressings.
• Assist with unit needs: respond to call lights, meal delivery, patient transport, monitoring.

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

Patient care

Vital signs

Telemetry

Communication

Job description

UPMC Passavant is hiring a Part-Time Patient Care Technician to support our Night Program at the McCandless location. The role focuses on direct patient care under RN supervision, performing essential PCT duties, and supporting unit operations.

Candidates need at least 6 months of patient care experience. The starting pay levels vary by role, with an additional $2/hour night differential applied to the current off-shift differential.