Patient Care Technician: Hands-On Medical Support

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care, assist with procedures, and support nursing staff under the supervision of an RN. Responsibilities include routine nursing assistant tasks, vital signs, specimen collection, and patient safety.

Candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, completion of UPMC PCT class, and preferred EMT/Paramedic enrollment. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this role at the Pittsburgh-area facility.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and healthcare experience or enrollment in a related program.
• Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class and eRecord training.
• EMT/Paramedic preferred or currently enrolled in related program.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care including assisting with procedures and activities of daily living.
• Assist with nursing tasks and report changes in patient status to RN.
• Maintain communication with health care team and support safety in the workplace.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

eRecord training

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care, assist with procedures, and support nursing staff under the supervision of an RN. Responsibilities include routine nursing assistant tasks, vital signs, specimen collection, and patient safety.

Candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, completion of UPMC PCT class, and preferred EMT/Paramedic enrollment. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this role at the Pittsburgh-area facility.