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Patient Care Technician
nT11 Trauma
n0.5 part-time, day and evening shifts with rotation/holidays/weekends (20 hours/week)
nUnion position: Yes (AFSCME)
nPosted: 9/5/2026
nAre you looking for a patient care support opportunity to start and grow a rewarding healthcare career? UPMC Altoona is looking for a part-time Patient Care Technician I to help support the T11 Trauma unit on day and evening shifts!
nAbout T11 Trauma: Tower 11 is a 44 bed, orthopedic, trauma, neurological, medical surgical monitored unit, serving the adult population. We are the unit of choice for patients with orthopedic surgeries, neurological surgeries, fractures, trauma, neurological disorders and medical cases. We are trained in caring for complex fractures and post-operative care of joint replacements. What makes T11 a special place to work? We have an amazing team of Nurses, Nursing Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physicians, and Case Management, who collaborate to provide exceptional patient care to our diverse patient population.
nAs a Patient Care Technician with UPMC, you'll have a meaningful impact in the care of our patients every day.
nWhy choose a PCT role with UPMC Altoona?
nnnNewly competitive wages & shift differential, including a night shift/weekend shift program to earn additional money
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nnAn incomparable benefit package (found to be 15% higher in value than other healthcare employers in our market!)
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nnGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO), plus seven paid holidays each year
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nnTuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents
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n nResponsibilities:
nnnDemonstrate awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
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nnComply with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions and understand policies and procedures for blood borne pathogen exposure.
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nnAssure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
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nnEstablish appropriate and effective communication strategies.
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nnRespond within the scope of the nursing assistant role to emergent situations.
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nnTake action to improve knowledge, skills and performance.
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nnProvide feedback to the RN regarding patient care and report changes in patient status.
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nnStrictly adhere to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital related information.
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nnAssume responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.
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nnIdentify and communicates learning needs to the unit director.
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nnEstablish professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
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nnMaintain 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.
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nnRequest assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participate in self-review as requested by the unit director.
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nnSuggest and support changes within the department.
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nnContribute to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.
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nnProvide direct patient care as directed by the RN including all activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting and ambulating patients.
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nnAcquire 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.
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nnPerform routine tests such as blood glucose monitoring, patient weights, vital signs and I&Os.
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nnConstructively receive feedback and direction.
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nnProvide companionship/supervision one in one with patients as required.
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nnDeliver patient nourishments, fill water pitchers and distribute patient mail.
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nnMay apply, monitor and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol. Provide diversion activities to reduce or prevent use of restraints.
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nnDocument in the medical record according to established procedures.
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nnIn addition to the required standard competencies, the Patient Care Technician will achieve and maintain competency and/or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced skills based on department operational need: phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, basic arrythmia, 12-lead EKG, and NG tubes clamping and removal.
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nnHigh school diploma or equivalent.
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nnIf 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.
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nnSuccessful completion of basic information system training.
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nnMicrocomputer experience preferred.
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nnAbility to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
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nnAccess to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
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n nLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
nnnBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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nnCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
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nnAct 34
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n nUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Worksite address
altoona, PA, 16603, US
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