Patient Care Technician Specialist

UPMC; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Mechanicsburg, PA seeks a Patient Care Technician - Specialist to support nursing staff with ADLs, patient transport, and basic procedures. You will participate in IV care, phlebotomy, EKG basics, and routine vital signs under RN supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED. Prior healthcare experience or related program enrollment is preferred. This on-site role offers opportunities to advance within a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in health care setting preferred or enrollment in related program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including ADLs and basic treatments.
• Support safety and reporting of equipment malfunctions.
• Assist with configuration and monitoring of patient care tasks and telemetry when applicable.
• Document in medical records per policy.
• Collaborate with RN and other staff on patient care needs.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

IV insertion

Phlebotomy

12-lead EKG basics

Job description

UPMC in Mechanicsburg, PA seeks a Patient Care Technician - Specialist to support nursing staff with ADLs, patient transport, and basic procedures. You will participate in IV care, phlebotomy, EKG basics, and routine vital signs under RN supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED. Prior healthcare experience or related program enrollment is preferred. This on-site role offers opportunities to advance within a dynamic hospital setting.