Job Location : Seneca,PA, USA
Nursing Students - Gain Experience as a Casual PCT on Our Med/Surg/Peds Unit!
Are you a current nursing student looking to build hands-on experience? Join our Med/Surg/Peds team as a Casual Patient Care Technician!
This flexible opportunity allows you to develop clinical skills, work with all age groups, and grow alongside a supportive care team
Responsibilities:
Assist with daily living activities (bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, repositioning, transporting)
Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies under RN supervision
Perform core clinical tasks: vital signs, blood glucose, I&O, specimen collection, Foley care, telemetry application
Complete advanced skills as trained: phlebotomy, EKG, catheter removal, bladder scans, dressings, NG tube care
Provide patient and family instruction as directed by RN; apply and monitor restraints per protocol
Document care and observations accurately in the medical record
Respond to call lights, phones, meal trays, and transport requests as part of unit support
Report equipment issues and ensure proper communication across departments
Demonstrate cultural awareness, professionalism, and teamwork in all interactions
Participate in self-review, seek feedback, and engage in continuous learning and improvement
High school diploma or GED required
One of the following is also required:
1 year of general healthcare experience
6+ months as a UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency (within 120 days)
Enrollment in a healthcare training program (PT/OT/PA, etc.) with at least one completed clinical rotation
Bachelor's degree in a health sciences field
CPR certification (AHA approved) required within 30 days of hire; ACLS preferred
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran