Patient Care Technician I
3G Behavioral Health
0.5 Part-Time, evening shifts 3pm - 11pm with rotation, rotating holidays/weekends (20 hrs/week)
Union Position: AFCSME
Posted: 8/17/2026
Are you looking for an entry level patient care support opportunity to start and grow a rewarding healthcare career? UPMC Altoona is seeking a part-time Patient Care Technician to support our 3G Behavioral Health unit!
About 3G Behavioral Health
Our Behavioral Health Unit holds 34 adult patients. We have a mix of RNs, LPN's PCT and Mental Health Workers that support the team. Our patients come in for a wide variety of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, co-existing substance issues, and psychosis. Our staff is trained on how to help our patients process, and learn coping skills, medication management, and compliance. Our Psychiatrist sees our patients daily to ensure they are on the proper dosage of medications, if there are any side effects and if the patient is having clinical improvement. 3G has a wonderful work environment with a wide variety of skill sets and every day provides rewards and challenges.
As a Patient Care Technician with UPMC, you’ll have a meaningful impact in the care of our patients every day. We offer an eight-day training course for qualified entry level candidates to learn and demonstrate the skills needed to be a successful Patient Care Technician!
Why choose a PCT role with UPMC Altoona?
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Newly competitive wages & shift differential, including a night shift/weekend shift program to earn additional money
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An incomparable benefit package (found to be 15% higher in value than other healthcare employers in our market!)
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Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), plus seven paid holidays each year
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Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents
Responsibilities:
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Supports department based projects and quality initiatives.
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Suggests and supports changes within the department.
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Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
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Completes department clerical functions as needed.
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Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence and impairment in the health professions.
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Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
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Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information.
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Provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living.
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Performs the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections and Foley care) AND the employee has successfully completed Basic arrhythmia class AND can perform at least four of the following hospital identified tasks: phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, IV catheter removal, femoral hemostasis, or IV insertion.
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Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director.
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Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions. Documents in the medical record according to established procedures.
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Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.
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Establishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments.
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Provides instruction to patients and their families under the direction of the RN. May apply, monitor and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol.
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Participates in project and committee work.
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Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
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Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
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Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
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Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance.
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Contributes 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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Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
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Constructively receives feedback and direction.
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Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
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May perform IV insertion, removal and dressing change.
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Assists with physical, respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies. Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.
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May insert foley catheters and perform straight catheterization as instructed by RN.
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Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.
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Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.
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Transports cardiac monitored patients within the hospital setting.
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High School Diploma or equivalent.
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Patient care/healthcare experience preferred.
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Successful completion of basic information system training.
- Microcomputer experience preferred.Ability to effectively communication both orally and in writing.
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Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course and annual competency required.
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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:
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Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- ACLS preferred
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
