Patient Care Technician & Nursing Assistant Growth

UPMC Mercy Health Center; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Mercy Health Center is seeking committed Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Technicians for full-time roles in Pittsburgh. Typical hours include three 12-hour rotating shifts starting at 7am or 7pm. Some units may require additional training for those without prior patient care experience.

Responsibilities include routine patient care, vital signs, and basic nursing tasks under RN direction. Candidates must be willing to attend a 3-day mandatory training course held on weekdays.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Ability to perform activities of daily living and basic nursing tasks.
• Willingness to attend a mandatory 3-day training course if no prior patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine patient care and support department services.
• Document in the medical record according to procedures.
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient procedures as directed by RN.
• Monitor patient vital signs, blood glucose, I&O, and telemetry when required.
• Assist with cast/secure dressings, urine collection, and basic nursing tasks.
• Maintain safety and assist with patient positioning and transport.

Skills

ADLs

Vital signs

Telemetry

Blood glucose

12-lead EKG

Urine collection

Tools

Telemetry monitor

ECG machine

Job description

UPMC Mercy Health Center is seeking committed Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Technicians for full-time roles in Pittsburgh. Typical hours include three 12-hour rotating shifts starting at 7am or 7pm. Some units may require additional training for those without prior patient care experience.

Responsibilities include routine patient care, vital signs, and basic nursing tasks under RN direction. Candidates must be willing to attend a 3-day mandatory training course held on weekdays.