The Patient Care Technician provides direct hands-on care to patients, including activities of daily living, vital signs monitoring, and assisting the nursing staff. They are also responsible for maintaining a safe and clean environment, documenting patient information, and responding to patient needs. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and either complete the UPMC patient care technician class or have one year of clinical nursing coursework. Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification is required within 30 days of hire.
UPMC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
