Patient Care Technician: Dynamic Medical Support

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care, assist with ADLs, and support RN staff across respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies. You will take vital signs, collect specimens, manage I&O, and help with mobility and comfort while maintaining safety and compassionate communication.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of UPMC nursing core assistant responsibilities, and CPR certification per AHA standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of UPMC nursing core assistant responsibilities.
• CPR certification per AHA standards required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care including assisting with procedures and activities of daily living.
• Assists with nursing core responsibilities and additional tasks as identified.
• Maintains documentation in medical records and reports changes in patient status.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care, assist with ADLs, and support RN staff across respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies. You will take vital signs, collect specimens, manage I&O, and help with mobility and comfort while maintaining safety and compassionate communication.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of UPMC nursing core assistant responsibilities, and CPR certification per AHA standards.