Patient Care Technician I - T11 Trauma Job at UPMC Altoona, Altoona, PA

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  • UPMC Altoona
  • Altoona, PA

Job Description

Patient Care Technician I (Part-Time)
T11 Trauma 
.5 part-time, night shifts with rotation + every other weekend & holiday rotation
Shifts: 7pm-3am, 11pm-7am, 7pm-7am 
Union position:  AFSCME
Posted:  10/01/2025

Are you looking for a patient care support opportunity to start and grow a rewarding healthcare career? UPMC Altoona is looking for a Patient Care Technician I!

We now offer a Night Program – if qualified, you could receive an additional $2 per hour on top of our current off-shift differential ($1.10). Must have 6 months of experience to qualify and must commit to work all full-time shifts as night shifts.

As a Patient Care Technician with UPMC, you’ll have a meaningful impact in the care of our patients every day. We offer training for qualified entry level candidates to learn and demonstrate the skills needed to be a successful Patient Care Technician.

Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
  • Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions and understand policies and procedures for blood borne pathogen exposure.
  • Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
  • Establishes appropriate and effective communication strategies.
  • Responds within the scope of the nursing assistant role to emergent situations.
  • Takes action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.
  • Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and report changes in patient status.
  • Strictly adheres to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital related information.
  • Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.
  • Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director.
  • Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
  • Maintains an environment conducive to patient safety and recovery including, but not limited to, completing safety checks, keeping the department and patient rooms clean and organized, cleaning department specific equipment, changing bed linens, emptying linen hampers, keeping hallways clear of equipment and returning equipment.
  • Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participate in self-review as requested by the unit director.
  • Suggests and support changes within the department.
  • Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
  • Provides direct patient care as directed by the RN including all activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting and ambulating patients.
  • Acquires and distribute supplies and equipment to facilitate patient care delivery including, but not limited to, performing messenger functions, ordering, charging/crediting supplies, setting up patient care equipment within the scope of the nursing assistant position and stocking patient rooms and unit supply areas.
  • Performs routine tests such as blood glucose monitoring, patient weights, vital signs and I&Os.
  • Constructively receives feedback and direction.
  • Provides companionship/supervision one in one with patients as required.
  • Delivers patient nourishments, fill water pitchers and distribute patient mail.
  • May apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol. Provide diversion activities to reduce or prevent use of restraints.
  • Documents in the medical record according to established procedures.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, All shifts, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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