Patient Care Technician - Specialist

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Part-Time Patient Care Technician – Specialist to join our Radiology team. The role includes direct patient care, ADLs, and assistance with therapies, with emphasis on safety and accurate documentation.

Starting pay rate is $19.40 per hour for Nursing Assistants, based on experience. The position offers opportunities for learning, patient education, and collaboration with RNs to support high-quality imaging services.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care tasks including ADLs, point-of-care testing, and basic medical procedures (e.g., IV/foley insertion/removal, specimen collection, wound care, etc.).
• Assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies; report patient status changes to RNs.
• Participate in patient/family education, quality initiatives, and department projects.
• Adhere to safety policies, document accurately, and complete work efficiently
• Transport cardiac-monitored patients and perform advanced tasks based on departmental needs (e.g., EKGs, NG tube removal).
• Engage in continuous learning, feedback, and self-review.

Job description

Join Our Team as a Part-Time Patient Care Technician - Specialist!

Are you passionate about making a difference in patients' lives? We are looking for a dedicated Patient Care Technician - Specialist to join our dynamic Radiology department.

A starting pay rate of $19.40/hour for Nursing Assistants is offered, based on experience and qualifications.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform patient care tasks, including ADLs, point-of-care testing, and basic medical procedures (e.g., IV/foley insertion/removal, specimen collection, wound care, etc.).


• Assist with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies; report patient status changes to RNs.


• Participate in patient/family education, quality initiatives, and department projects.


• Adhere to safety policies, document accurately, and complete work efficiently


• Transport cardiac-monitored patients and perform advanced tasks based on departmental needs (e.g., EKGs, NG tube removal).


• Engage in continuous learning, feedback, and self-review.