Patient Care Technician: Hands-On Medical Support & Skills

UPMC International; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Pittsburgh seeks a compassionate Patient Care Technician to assist with patient procedures, activities of daily living, and monitoring of vital signs under RN supervision. You will support blood glucose testing, input/output, specimen collection, and basic therapy assistance.

This role requires strong teamwork, clear communication with the health care team, and strict adherence to safety and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Proficient in ADLs support and basic patient care tasks.
• Capable of collecting specimens and monitoring vitals.
• Willingness to work under RN supervision and follow protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient procedures and activities of daily living.
• Performs core nursing assistant duties (blood glucose, vital signs, I&O, specimen collection).
• Maintains safety and communicates changes in patient status.
• Documents in the medical record according to established procedures.

Skills

Patient care

ADLs support

Teamwork

Vital signs

Tools

Telemetry monitor

Glucose meters

Job description

UPMC in Pittsburgh seeks a compassionate Patient Care Technician to assist with patient procedures, activities of daily living, and monitoring of vital signs under RN supervision. You will support blood glucose testing, input/output, specimen collection, and basic therapy assistance.

This role requires strong teamwork, clear communication with the health care team, and strict adherence to safety and hospital policies.