Senior Patient Care Technician - ED Support & Growth

UPMC; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Full Time Patient Care Technician to support the Cranberry ED in Cranberry Township. The role provides life-changing care under RN guidance and emphasizes patient experience, safety, and teamwork.

Responsibilities include monitoring, procedures, education, and collaboration with physicians and nurses to ensure timely, effective care. Rotating shifts will require adaptability and strong communication within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of healthcare experience.
• One year of healthcare experience with clinical rotation or a health sciences bachelor’s degree.
• Successful completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician Senior training.
• Completion of basic information systems training.
• Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course with ongoing annual competency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Annual professional contribution (assigned after hire).
• May transport medications between departments; transport only.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced patient care under RN direction, including ADLs, procedures, therapies, and patient monitoring.
• Perform core PCT competencies, including vital signs, point-of-care testing, telemetry, specimen collection, EKGs, bladder scans, dressings, catheter removal, and restraint application per protocol.
• Assist with unit and patient needs (e.g., responding to call lights, meal delivery, patient transport, and monitoring), including transport of cardiac monitored patients.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment while following infection control and safety protocols.
• Monitor patients and report changes in condition or equipment issues promptly.
• Document care accurately and complete clerical functions as needed.
• Support unit operations and quality initiatives, including participation in projects and department activities.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to support coordinated care.
• Demonstrate professionalism by building positive relationships, taking ownership of assignments, and supporting team performance and improvement efforts.
• Provide patient and family education under RN direction and respond to emergent situations as appropriate.

Skills

Vital signs

Telemetry monitoring

Interprofessional communication

Infection control adherence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years healthcare experience

One year healthcare experience with clinical program enrollment

One year healthcare experience with health sciences bachelor’s degree

UPMC Patient Care Technician Senior training

Basic information systems training

Basic arrhythmia course with annual competency

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Full Time Patient Care Technician to support the Cranberry ED in Cranberry Township. The role provides life-changing care under RN guidance and emphasizes patient experience, safety, and teamwork.

Responsibilities include monitoring, procedures, education, and collaboration with physicians and nurses to ensure timely, effective care. Rotating shifts will require adaptability and strong communication within a fast-paced environment.