UPMC Northwest

Seneca, PA

Float Pool

Gain hands-on patient care experience and build your clinical skills as a Casual Patient Care Technician—the perfect opportunity for nursing students looking to grow in a supportive healthcare environment!

We’re seeking a commitment of at least one shift per week, with opportunities for additional hours over school breaks.

Responsibilities:

• Assist patients with daily living activities, procedures, and therapies under RN supervision.

• Perform core nursing assistant tasks, including vital signs, blood glucose checks, I&O, and specimen collection.

• Conduct advanced skills as needed, such as phlebotomy, EKGs, Foley catheter removal, and point-of-care testing.

• Communicate effectively with healthcare teams and provide patient status updates.

• Maintain a safe and respectful environment, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and safety protocols.

• Support patient mobility, transport, meal assistance, and comfort measures.

• Document patient care accurately and complete clerical tasks as required.

• Educate patients and families on care instructions per RN direction.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and department projects.

• Continuously seek professional development through feedback, training, and self-review

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• One of the following:

• 1 year of healthcare experience, OR

• 6 months as a UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency within 120 days, OR

• Enrollment in a PT/OT/PA or related healthcare program with one clinical rotation, OR

• Bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field.

• Completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician class and basic system training.

• Strong communication skills; microcomputer experience preferred.

• EMT/Paramedic certification or enrollment preferred.

• Medication access limited to nurse distribution.Certifications & Clearances:

• BLS/CPR (AHA standards) required within 30 days of hire.

• ACLS preferred

• Act 33/34/73

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran