Full-Time Patient Care Technician - UPMC Presbyterian Emergency Department

Patient Care Technician Opportunity At UPMC Presbyterian

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

UPMC Presbyterian Emergency Department is hiring a Full-Time Patient Care Technician!

Schedule :

Full-Time : 3 12-hour shifts per week

The Nursing Support position requires the availability to work rotating, 12-hour shifts. Shifts are scheduled on a rotating basis meaning you are required to work daylight, evening, overnights, weekends, and holidays and having full open rotating availability 7 days a week.

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

High school diploma or equivalent and one of the following :

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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran