Patient Care Technician I - Full-Time, Night Shift Opportunities

UPMC•Altoona, PA

19d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Altoona is hiring full-time Patient Care Technicians for permanent, year-round employment. Night shifts typically fall between 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM, and employees may choose a 40-hour or 36-hour workweek. No previous patient care experience is required; qualified entry-level candidates receive training and work alongside nurses and other health care professionals to provide safe, respectful patient care. The role offers hands-on health care experience and opportunities for career growth. Departments may include Oncology, Cardiology, Trauma, Surgical Progressive Care, Neurology, Behavioral Health, Pediatric Acute Care, Observation, Birth Center, and the Emergency Department. Department placement depends on availability, qualifications, and organizational needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing.
Ability to work respectfully and responsibly as part of a team.
Completion of required training, including basic information system training.
No previous experience is required. Applicants without previous hospital or prehospital training must successfully complete the UPMC patient care technician class or the first year of clinical work in a nursing program.
Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification, as required for the position.
American Heart Association-compliant CPR training, including instruction and a skills demonstration, must be completed within 30 days of hire.
Act 34 clearance is required.
Some departments require Act 31, Act 33, and Act 73 FBI clearances, with applicable renewals.
Access to medications is limited to distributing medication to the nurse.

Nice To Haves

Direct patient care experience is preferred but not required.
Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic certification, or enrollment in an EMT or Paramedic program, is preferred.
Basic computer experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Help patients with bathing, eating, walking, toileting, and other personal care.
Take vital signs, check blood glucose, obtain weights, and record intake and output.
Answer call bells, respond to patient needs, and help patients stay safe and comfortable.
Observe patients, report changes or concerns to the nurse, and document care.
Assist with patient transport, meals, supplies, cleaning, stocking, and safety checks.
Communicate respectfully, take ownership of assignments, and support the care team.
Work alongside nurses and other health care professionals to provide safe, respectful patient care.