Patient Care Technician I (Evening/Night) - Emergency Department

UPMC•Altoona, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Launch Your Healthcare Career with UPMC Altoona! Are you ready to make a real difference in patients’ lives while building a rewarding career in healthcare? UPMC Altoona is seeking compassionate and motivated individuals to join our team as Patient Care Technician I. This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to grow, learn, and be part of a supportive environment where every day brings meaningful impact to our patients. As a Patient Care Technician, you’ll play a vital role in delivering hands-on care, supporting nurses and patients, and contributing to a culture of excellence and compassion. We are looking for an individual who will function as a team player in a fast-paced environment! Must have year-round availability & also must have dayshift availability for orientation/training purposes

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
If no previous hospital or pre-hospital training, successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class OR successful completion of the first year of clinical work in a nursing program.
Successful completion of basic information system training.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Nice To Haves

Microcomputer experience preferred.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, including bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulation, transportation, and other activities of daily living.
Monitor and report changes in patient condition to the RN and assist with responding to patient needs and emergent situations within the scope of the nursing assistant role.
Obtain and document routine patient information, such as vital signs, blood glucose readings, intake and output, and patient weights, according to established procedures.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment by completing safety checks, cleaning equipment, changing linens, stocking supplies, and keeping patient care areas orderly.
Support patient comfort and wellbeing by delivering meals and nourishments, refilling water pitchers, distributing mail, and providing one-on-one supervision or companionship when needed.
Assist with the use of patient care equipment and supplies, including stocking, ordering, and distributing items necessary for patient care.
Apply, monitor, and remove restraints as directed by physician orders or hospital policy and provide diversion activities to help reduce restraint use.
Collaborate effectively with patients, families, nurses, and other team members while maintaining professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
Adhere to all hospital policies, confidentiality standards, infection prevention practices, and safety procedures.
Contribute to the overall success of the unit by responding to call lights and phones, assisting coworkers, transporting patients, participating in continuous learning, and supporting departmental improvements.