Patient Care Technician

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Casual Patient Care Technician in a dynamic Ortho/Neuro/Trauma Unit. This role offers a starting pay of $18.40/hour and opportunities for career advancement. Ideal candidates are passionate about patient care and available for flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Availability for rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and basic patient care.
• Perform point-of-care testing and vital signs monitoring.
• Involve advanced skills like phlebotomy and EKGs as needed.

Skills

Patient Care

Telemetry Monitoring

Phlebotomy

Vital Signs

Job description

Join Our Team as a Casual Patient Care Technician!

Are you passionate about making a difference in patients' lives? We are looking for a dedicated Casual Patient Care Technician to join our dynamic 6A Ortho/Neuro/Trauma Unit.

Scheduling requirements include availability for rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.

The position offers opportunities for growth, with a clear career ladder from Nursing Assistant to Patient Care Technician - Lead. A starting pay rate of $18.40/hour for Nursing Assistants is offered, based on experience and qualifications.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assist with activities of daily living, basic patient care, point-of-care testing, vital signs, telemetry monitoring, specimen collection. The role may also involve advanced skills like phlebotomy, IV removal, and EKGs, depending on department needs.