Patient Care Technician (Nursing Students)

Join Our Team as a Casual Patient Care Technician!

Are you passionate about making a difference in patients' lives? We are looking for a dedicated Casual Patient Care Technician to join our dynamic Nursing Services Unit. This is a great opportunity for nursing students that are looking to gain pediatric hospital experience before graduation.

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Nursing Program to be considered for this position.

The position offers opportunities for growth, with a clear career ladder from Nursing Assistant to Patient Care Technician - Lead. A starting pay rate of $19.80/hour for Patient Care Technicians is offered, based on experience and qualifications.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assist with activities of daily living, basic patient care, point-of-care testing, vital signs, telemetry monitoring, specimen collection. The role may also involve advanced skills like phlebotomy, IV removal, and EKGs, depending on department needs.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Must also have at least one of the below:
  • One year of general healthcare experience

  • 6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion

  • Enrollment in a nursing program with completion of at least 1 clinical rotation required

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field

• Nursing Students or those with EMT experience preferred

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Clearances with renewal:
  • Act 31, 33, 34, 73

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran