Patient Care Technician: Frontline Care & Advanced Skills

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with patient procedures, ADLs, and therapies under the supervision of RNs. The role involves monitoring vital signs, collecting specimens, phlebotomy, and supporting telemetry as needed.

You will maintain safety, report changes, document in medical records, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality care and patient comfort in a busy hospital unit. Strong communication and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Perform patient care and assist with activities of daily living under RN direction.
• Deliver phlebotomy, blood glucose checks, and specimen collection as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient procedures and therapies as directed by the RN.
• Maintain safety, accurate documentation, and prompt reporting of changes in patient status.

Skills

Patient care

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Communication

Telemetry monitoring

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with patient procedures, ADLs, and therapies under the supervision of RNs. The role involves monitoring vital signs, collecting specimens, phlebotomy, and supporting telemetry as needed.

You will maintain safety, report changes, document in medical records, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality care and patient comfort in a busy hospital unit. Strong communication and reliability are essential.