Part-Time Patient Care Technician — Growth Path & Shifts

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

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Part-Time Patient Care Technician to join the 6B General Surgery Unit. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, basic patient care, and monitoring patients. Availability for rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays is required.

A pathway from Nursing Assistant to PCT leads to growth within the team. The starting pay rate is $19.40/hour for Nursing Assistants, with compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrollment in a nursing program with at least 1 clinical rotation may be accepted.
• Bachelor's degree in health sciences is acceptable.
• One of: healthcare experience; CNA/PCT competency within 120 days; or related degree program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and basic patient care.
• Perform point-of-care testing, vital signs, telemetry monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Support nursing staff and respond to patient needs on the 6B General Surgery Unit.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Telemetry monitoring

Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in nursing program (clinical rotation)

Bachelor's degree in health sciences

CNA/PCT competency within 120 days

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Part-Time Patient Care Technician to join the 6B General Surgery Unit. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, basic patient care, and monitoring patients. Availability for rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays is required.

A pathway from Nursing Assistant to PCT leads to growth within the team. The starting pay rate is $19.40/hour for Nursing Assistants, with compensation based on experience and qualifications.