Oncology Patient Care Technician

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

Are you looking to start or grow your career in patient care? Join our 5A team as a Part-Time Patient Care Technician and play a vital role in supporting patients and the nursing team in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

On 5A, you’ll be part of a highly engaged and supportive unit known for strong teamwork and a positive, welcoming culture. Our leadership team is committed to helping you learn, build your skills, and grow professionally while making a meaningful impact every day.

This position offers two 12-hour shifts per week on a rotating Sunday through Saturday schedule, with shifts from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM or 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM. Team members may float to other units on a rotational basis to support patient care needs. This role includes a requirement of three weekend shifts within a six-week period and participation in 3 to 4 UPMC holidays annually.

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 (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, Foley care) and at least four of the following:
• Phlebotomy
• 12-lead EKG
• Simple dressing
• Foley catheter removal
• Point of care testing
• Bladder scan
• Straight catheter
• IV catheter removal
• Report equipment malfunctions and communicate effectively with other departments.
• Contribute to unit activities (responding to call lights, passing meal trays, transporting patients).
• Receive and act on feedback, identify learning needs, and participate in self-review.
• Provide patient and family instruction under RN direction; apply, monitor, and remove restraints as needed.
• Adhere to all patient care policies and safety procedures.
• Document in medical records and perform clerical functions as needed.
• Support department projects and quality initiatives.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must also have either a) 1 Year of general healthcare experience, OR
• b) 6 months of experience as a UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion for those with less than 1 year of experience, OR
• c) enrollment in a PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR
• d) completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.
• Successful completion of the UPMC patient care technician class
• Successful completion of eRecord training.? Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire ACLS preferred

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran