Oncology Nursing Assistant / PCT — 12-hour Shifts

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Shadyside is hiring a Full-Time Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician for the Stem Cell Transplant unit 6 West. You will deliver vital patient care under RN supervision and assist with departmental services following established policies and procedures.

Shifts are rotating, including daytime, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts. Nursing roles require 12-hour shifts with possible 8/12-hour mix.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training with clinical rotation required.
• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences is a plus.
• EMT/Paramedic or enrollment in EMT/Paramedic program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: assist with activities of daily living under RN supervision and perform point-of-care testing and basic monitoring.
• Environmental Maintenance: keep patient areas clean and safe, manage equipment and supplies.
• Supplies & Equipment Management: order, stock, and set up patient care items.
• Communication & Collaboration: relay information to RN and healthcare team and respond to patient needs.
• Documentation & Compliance: record patient information and comply with safety policies and infection control.
• Continuous Improvement: participate in learning and departmental improvements while following policies.
• Emergency Response & Companionship: provide supervision and support to patients as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year of experience

Enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation

Completion of a bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program

Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse

Job description

UPMC Shadyside is hiring a Full-Time Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician for the Stem Cell Transplant unit 6 West. You will deliver vital patient care under RN supervision and assist with departmental services following established policies and procedures.

Shifts are rotating, including daytime, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts. Nursing roles require 12-hour shifts with possible 8/12-hour mix.