Patient Care Technician
Company: UPMC
Role summary
Patient Care Technician is a role at UPMC in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-02. Salary: USD 19 per hour. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Patient Care Technician
- Company
- UPMC
- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Salary
- USD 19 per hour
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-02
Here's a fantastic opportunity to start a rewarding career in healthcare, even without a degree! UPMC is hiring Patient Care Technicians with a starting pay of $19.40/hour, and they offer a clear path for advancement to leadership roles.
Job description
Join Our Team as a Full-Time Patient Care Technician!
Are you passionate about making a difference in patients' lives? We are looking for a dedicated Full-Time Patient Care Technician to join our dynamic 7A Cardiac Acuity Adaptable Unit.
Scheduling requirements include availability for rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.
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:
Assist with activities of daily living, basic patient care, point-of-care testing, vital signs, telemetry monitoring, specimen collection. The role may also involve advanced skills like phlebotomy, IV removal, and EKGs, depending on department needs.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must also have at least one of the below: One year of general healthcare experience
6 months of experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion
Enrollment in a nursing program with completion of at least 1 clinical rotation required
Completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field
Nursing Students or those with EMT experience preferred
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