Patient Care Technician: Hands-On Medical Support & Growth

UPMC; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care in a hospital setting. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, performing core nursing assistant tasks, and supporting multiple therapies under RN supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and may require 1 year of healthcare experience or related training, with CPR/ACLS preferred. Opportunities for growth and professional development are highlighted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of general healthcare experience preferred OR EMT/paramedic program or related healthcare training with clinical rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care including assisting with procedures and activities of daily living.
• Assists with physical, respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies; reports patient changes to RN.
• Performs nursing assistant duties and at least four BU tasks: phlebotomy, EKG, dressing, Foley care, POC testing, bladder scan, IV removal.
• Maintains equipment, communicates with departments, and supports universal unit activities.
• Provides instruction to patients and families under RN supervision; may apply/remove patient restraints as directed.
• Communicates effectively with health care team; adheres to safety policies and maintains professionalism.
• Documents in medical records and completes department clerical functions.

Skills

Phlebotomy

12-lead EKG

Vital signs

ADLs support

I&O

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care in a hospital setting. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, performing core nursing assistant tasks, and supporting multiple therapies under RN supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and may require 1 year of healthcare experience or related training, with CPR/ACLS preferred. Opportunities for growth and professional development are highlighted.