Patient Care Technician - Specialist
UPMC · Pittsburgh, PA
FULL-TIME
Posted Sep 9, 2026
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 Emergency Department.
The position offers opportunities for growth, with a clear career ladder from Nursing Assistant to Patient Care Technician - Lead. A starting pay rate of $19.40/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.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must also have either:
- a) 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician - Senior title,
- b) 1 year of experience (defined above) and enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with completion of at least one clinical rotation,
- c) 1 year of experience (defined above) and completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.
- Annual completion of a professional contribution to be determined after hire.
- Successful completion of patient care technician specialist class.
- Successful completion of basic information system training.
- Microcomputer experience preferred.
- Nursing Student that has completed one clinical rotation preferred Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.
- Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course and annual competency required.
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
Are you passionate about making a difference in patients' lives? We are looking for a dedicated Patient Care Technician - Specialist to join our dynamic Emergency Department.
The position offers opportunities for growth, with a clear career ladder from Nursing Assistant to Patient Care Technician - Lead. A starting pay rate of $19.40/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.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must also have either:
- a) 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician - Senior title,
- b) 1 year of experience (defined above) and enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with completion of at least one clinical rotation,
- c) 1 year of experience (defined above) and completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.
- Annual completion of a professional contribution to be determined after hire.
- Successful completion of patient care technician specialist class.
- Successful completion of basic information system training.
- Microcomputer experience preferred.
- Nursing Student that has completed one clinical rotation preferred Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.
- Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course and annual competency required.
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
Additional Details
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Country
- US
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