UPMC Presbyterian NIGHTS ONLY - Patient Care Technician Medical ICU

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Patient Care Technician for night shifts in the Medical ICU. The role involves assisting with daily patient care tasks while providing vital support in a healthcare setting. Successful candidates will benefit from competitive pay, healthcare coverages, and structured career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Health Coverage

Retirement Plans

Paid Training

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be high school graduate or equivalent.
• 1 year of healthcare experience or completion of a health sciences program.
• BLS or CPR certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care activities such as bathing and feeding.
• Perform vital signs checks and blood glucose monitoring.
• Work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Blood Glucose Monitoring

Specimen Collection

EKGs

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's in Health Sciences

Enrollment in PT/OT/PA Program

Job description

UPMC Presbyterian NIGHTS ONLY - Patient Care Technician Medical ICU

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Start a rewarding career at UPMC Presbyterian as a Patient Care Technician! Work alongside compassionate professionals while making a meaningful impact on patient care.

Why Choose UPMC?

Competitive Pay & Benefits - Health coverage, retirement plans, and more.

Career Growth - Structured career ladder with advancement opportunities.

Paid Training - Mandatory three-day training (weekdays, daylight hours).

Your Role

• Assist with daily patient care (bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, etc.).
• Perform vital signs checks, blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, EKGs, and more.
• Work rotating shifts (day, evening, overnight, weekends, and holidays).
  
  

Career Ladder & Qualifications

• Patient Care Technician: High school diploma + 1 year of experience OR enrollment in a PT/OT/PA program OR a Bachelor's in health sciences.
• Senior/Specialist PCT: 2 years of experience OR 1 year + PT/OT/PA program OR 1 year + Bachelor's in health sciences.
• Lead PCT: 3 years of experience + advanced patient care tasks.
  
  

High school diploma or equivalent and one of the following:

• 1 year of general healthcare experience, OR
• 6 months of experience as a UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion, OR
• Enrollment in a PT/OT/PA program or a related healthcare training program with at least one completed clinical rotation, OR
• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field.
• Successful completion of the UPMC Patient Care Technician class.
• Successful completion of basic information system training.
• Preferred: Experience with microcomputers and familiarity with electronic health records.
• Preferred: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic certification, or current enrollment in an EMT/Paramedic program.
• Medication Access: Limited to medication distribution to the nurse.
  
  

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Required within 30 days of hire (must meet AHA standards with both a didactic and skills demonstration component).
• Preferred: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Act 34 Clearance required.
  
  

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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