Full-Time Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician - Thoracic Surgery Stepdown

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Pittsburgh, PA

113d • $18

About The Position

Join UPMC Shadyside's Surgical Team as a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician. This is a full-time position requiring 36 hours a week, with rotating day, evening, night, and weekend 12-hour shifts. The role is based in the 3 Main Surgical Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit, a 38-bed post-operative care unit specializing in thoracic surgery recovery. The unit handles high-acuity patients and provides care for interventional cardiac cases. UPMC Shadyside is a Magnet-designated teaching hospital committed to ongoing research and education, offering a fulfilling, hands-on healthcare career while elevating patients' experience.

Requirements

• Successful completion of UPMC nursing assistant or EIC training program or Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class.
• Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• 1 year of healthcare experience, OR completion of at least one clinical rotation as part of a nursing or PT/OT/PA program or related health care training, OR completion of a Bachelor's Degree in a health sciences field for Patient Care Technician.
• 2 years of healthcare experience, OR 1 year of experience plus completion of at least one clinical rotation as part of a nursing or PT/OT/PA program or related health care training, OR 1 year of experience and completion of a Bachelor's Degree in a health sciences field for Patient Care Technician - Senior.

Responsibilities

• Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department.
• Establish effective communication strategies and respectful relationships.
• Contribute to universal unit activities (e.g., responding to call lights, passing meal trays, transporting patients).
• Receive feedback constructively and identify learning needs.
• Improve knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
• Demonstrate cultural understanding and safety awareness.
• Perform nursing core responsibilities for nursing assistants (ADLs, point-of-care testing, vital signs, etc.).
• Provide direct patient care as directed by RN.
• Maintain a safe patient environment.
• Distribute supplies and equipment.
• Document in medical records and comply with safety policies.

Benefits

• Starting pay for a Nursing Assistant is $18.40.
• Opportunities for continued growth and advancement through UPMC's Nursing Support Career Ladder.
• Three-day training program for candidates without specific transferable inpatient/hospital experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees