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UPMC Horizon -Shenango Valley and UPMC Horizon Greenville are hiring Patient Care Technicians to join the Horizon team!

As a valued member of the healthcare team, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) plays a vital role in ensuring the highest standard of patient care and supporting the department's operational excellence.

Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience and manager discretion at time of offer.

Responsibilities:

• Core Patient Care:

• Assist with ADLs (bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, repositioning, and transporting).

• Perform point-of-care testing (e.g., blood glucose), vital signs, I&O, weights, and telemetry monitor application.

• Support preventive care measures (TEDs/SCDs), specimen collection, bladder scans, simple dressings, and restraint application/removal.

• Facilitate patient transport and ensure “ticket to ride” completion.

• Collaboration & Communication:

• Maintain effective communication with team members and other departments.

• Contribute to unit activities, including call light responses, meal tray delivery, and patient transport.

• Foster a safe, respectful, and culturally competent work environment.

• Professional Development:

• Actively seek feedback, identify learning needs, and pursue growth opportunities.

• Participate in self-assessment and performance improvement initiatives.

• Documentation & Safety:

• Ensure timely and accurate medical record documentation.

• Adhere to hospital policies, confidentiality standards, and safety protocols.Advanced Skills (as needed):

• Phlebotomy, peripheral IV removal, Foley catheter removal, arrhythmia recognition, 12-lead EKG, and NG tube clamping/removal.Additional Duties:

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned to meet department needs.

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Nursing Assistant:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• If no previous hospital or pre-hospital training, successful completion of UPMC nursing assistant training program or Nursing Student that has completed one Clinical Rotation.

• Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.

• Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.

Patient Care Technician:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Must also have either

• 1 Year of Experience, OR

• enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR

• completion of a bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field.

• Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class

• Successful completion of basic information system training.

• Microcomputer experience preferred.

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

• Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.

Patient Care Technician- Nursing Student:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 1 year of health experience OR Enrollment in a nursing program with completion of at least 1 clinical rotation required

• Successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class

• Successful completion of basic information system training.

• Microcomputer experience preferred.

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

• Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.

Patient Care Technician- Senior/Specialist:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Must also have either

• 2 years of healthcare experience, OR

• 1 year of experience and enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, or

• 1 year of experience and completion of a bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field.

• Annual completion of a professional contribution to be determined after hire

• Successful completion of patient care technician senior class

• Successful completion of basic information system training.

• Microcomputer experience preferred.

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

• Nursing Student that has completed one clinical rotation preferred

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

• Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course and annual competency required.

• May, in the course of their duties, be in rooms where medications are stored or may transport medications when they transport patients.

• Transportation of medication is limited from one department to another.

Patient Care Technician- Senior/Specialist- Nursing Student:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 2 years of healthcare experience OR 1 year of healthcare experience and enrollment in a nursing program with completion of at

• least one clinical rotation required

• Successful completion of patient care technician specialist class (PCT- Specialist- NS Only)

• Successful completion of basic information system training.

• Microcomputer experience preferred.

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

• Nursing Student that has completed one clinical rotation preferred Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or

• currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

• Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course and annual competency required.

• May, in the course of their duties, be in rooms where medications are stored or may transport medications when they transport patients.

• Transportation of medication is limited from one department to another.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire ACLS preferred

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Act 34

• UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran