Patient Care Technician

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

Join Our Team as a Part-Time Patient Care Technician!

Are you passionate about making a difference in patients' lives? We are looking for a dedicated Part-Time Patient Care Technician to join our dynamic 6B General Surgery 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 $19.40/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.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Must also have at least one of the below:

• One year of general healthcare experience
• 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion
• Enrollment in a nursing program with completion of at least 1 clinical rotation required
• Completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field

Nursing Students or those with EMT experience 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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Clearances with renewal:
  • Act 31, 33, 34, 73

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran