Patient Care Technician: Elevate Patient Experience On-Site

Upmc Passavant; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Passavant is seeking a Full-Time Patient Care Technician to provide compassionate direct patient care under RN supervision at the 5 East Annex Flex Unit. The role involves performing essential PCT tasks, monitoring patients, and assisting with daily unit operations.

Shifts total 36 hours per week on rotating schedules. Certification in BLS/CPR is required within 30 days of hire, with hospital training provided. On-site work at UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh supports life-changing medical care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of patient care experience or enrollment in a healthcare program with clinical rotation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; BLS/CPR training within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN direction and assist with ADLs, procedures, and therapies.
• Perform core PCT duties: vital signs, telemetry, specimen collection, EKGs, and basic dressings.
• Assist with calling lights, meal delivery, patient transport, and monitoring.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and follow infection control protocols.
• Monitor patient condition and report changes promptly to the healthcare team.
• Document care and complete clerical tasks as needed; stock supplies and support unit operations.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Telemetry

Communication

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in healthcare program with clinical rotation

Bachelor’s degree in health sciences

Tools

Basic information systems training

Job description

UPMC Passavant is seeking a Full-Time Patient Care Technician to provide compassionate direct patient care under RN supervision at the 5 East Annex Flex Unit. The role involves performing essential PCT tasks, monitoring patients, and assisting with daily unit operations.

Shifts total 36 hours per week on rotating schedules. Certification in BLS/CPR is required within 30 days of hire, with hospital training provided. On-site work at UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh supports life-changing medical care.