Patient Care Technician I (Evening/Night) - Emergency Department

Patient Care Technician I (Part-Time)
Emergency Department
.5 part-time, evening/night shifts with rotation + every other weekend/holiday rotation
Shifts: 11a-11p; 3p-11p; 7p-7a; 3p-3a; 11p-7a rotation (12-hour & 8-hour shifts = 20 hours/week)
Union position: Yes
Posted: 10/1/2026

Launch Your Healthcare Career with UPMC Altoona!

Are you ready to make a real difference in patients’ lives while building a rewarding career in healthcare? UPMC Altoona is seeking compassionate and motivated individuals to join our team as Patient Care Technician I. This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to grow, learn, and be part of a supportive environment where every day brings meaningful impact to our patients.

As a Patient Care Technician, you’ll play a vital role in delivering hands-on care, supporting nurses and patients, and contributing to a culture of excellence and compassion. We are looking for an individual who will function as a team player in a fast-paced environment!

Must have year-round availability & also must have dayshift availability for orientation/training purposes\Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, including bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulation, transportation, and other activities of daily living.

• Monitor and report changes in patient condition to the RN and assist with responding to patient needs and emergent situations within the scope of the nursing assistant role.

• Obtain and document routine patient information, such as vital signs, blood glucose readings, intake and output, and patient weights, according to established procedures.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment by completing safety checks, cleaning equipment, changing linens, stocking supplies, and keeping patient care areas orderly.

• Support patient comfort and wellbeing by delivering meals and nourishments, refilling water pitchers, distributing mail, and providing one-on-one supervision or companionship when needed.

• Assist with the use of patient care equipment and supplies, including stocking, ordering, and distributing items necessary for patient care.

• Apply, monitor, and remove restraints as directed by physician orders or hospital policy and provide diversion activities to help reduce restraint use.

• Collaborate effectively with patients, families, nurses, and other team members while maintaining professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.

• Adhere to all hospital policies, confidentiality standards, infection prevention practices, and safety procedures.

• Contribute to the overall success of the unit by responding to call lights and phones, assisting coworkers, transporting patients, participating in continuous learning, and supporting departmental improvements.

Experience Required:

• None

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• If 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.
• 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.

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)

• Act 33 with renewal

• Act 34 with renewal

• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran