Part-Time Patient Care Technician

Upmc Passavant; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh is seeking a Part-Time Patient Care Technician for the Inpatient Rehab Unit. The position offers 20 hours per week with a mix of 12- and 8-hour shifts, plus rotating weekends and holiday requirements.

Responsibilities include providing direct patient care under RN direction, vital signs, telemetry, EKGs, and basic dressings, while supporting unit operations and ensuring infection control. Starting rates vary by role and education.

Qualifications

• Provide direct patient care under RN direction, including assisting with ADLs, procedures, and therapies.
• Vital signs, point-of-care testing, telemetry application, specimen collection, bladder scans, EKGs and dressings.
• Assist with unit and patient needs (call lights, meals, transport) and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN direction.
• Perform core PCT tasks including vital signs and EKGs.
• Assist with patient needs (call lights, meals, transport).
• Maintain a safe, clean environment following infection control protocols.
• Monitor patients and report changes promptly.
• Document care and complete clerical tasks as needed.
• Support unit operations by stocking supplies.
• Communicate with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Demonstrate professionalism and seek growth opportunities.
• Respond to emergent situations and provide supervision as appropriate.

Skills

Vital signs

Telemetry

EKG

RN direction

ADLs

Job description

Join Our Community! Are you passionate about the patient experience and seeking growth opportunities? UPMC is dedicated to providing each patient with the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our Patient Care Technicians are essential partners in that mission, enhancing the patient experience at UPMC with positivity and integrity. Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community.

Join Our Community! Are you passionate about the patient experience and seeking growth opportunities? UPMC is dedicated to providing each patient with the right care, in the right way, at the right time, every time. Our Patient Care Technicians are essential partners in that mission, enhancing the patient experience at UPMC with positivity and integrity. Join us as we provide Life Changing Medicine to our community. Position: Part-Time Patient Care Technician Department: Inpatient Rehab Unit Location: UPMC Passavant Shifts: 20 hours per week, with a mix of 12 and 8 hour shifts; rotating shifts with weekend and holiday requirements. Qualifications Title and rate of pay will be determined based upon individual qualifications, experience, and education. The minimum hourly starting rates for each level are as follows:

• Care Attendant: $18.19
• Nursing Assistant: $18.59
• Patient Care Technician: $18.99
• Patient Care Technician, Senior: $19.19

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

Note: All competencies must be achieved. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions associated with the role.