Top 21 Nurse technician Jobs in Altoona Pa

Patient Care Technician I - Full-Time Opportunities
UPMC —Altoona, PA
- From $17.01 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
- BLS Certification
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Emergency Department Technician
UPMC —Altoona, PA
- Full-time
- Surgery
- BLS Certification
- High school diploma or GED
Patient Care Technician II - Acute Care ICU
UPMC —Altoona, PA
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical-Surgical
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center —Roaring Spring, PA
- Full-time
- Acute care
- Nursing
- Management
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical-Surgical
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center —Roaring Spring, PA
- Full-time
- Acute care
- Nursing
- Management
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Surgical Technician
UPMC —Altoona, PA
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Surgery
- BLS Certification
Neurology Technician
UPMC —Altoona, PA
- $21.27 - $34.08 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
Certified Surgical Technician (CST), Operating Room
Penn Highlands Healthcare —Huntingdon, PA
- Full-time
- Surgery
- Mid-level
- Operating room
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cat Scan Technician (CT) PRN
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center —Roaring Spring, PA
- Part-time
- Hospital
- Mid-level
- Pediatrics
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Cat Scan (CT) Technician, PRN
Conemaugh Miners Medical Center —Hastings, PA
- Part-time
- Hospital
- Mid-level
- Pediatrics
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
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Operating Room Registered Nurse $3,200/week IHS Pine Ridge, SD
Rapid Temps, Inc —United States
- $80 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Blood sampling
- Surgery
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Patient Care Technician I - Full-Time Opportunities

UPMC -
Altoona, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
From $17.01 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Pension plan
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Employee relationship building

Full Job Description

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 Technicians. 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.

NOTE: Students seeking flexible, casual employment should search on our careers website for casual status positions. This job posting is for permanent employment with a need for year-round availability.

Opportunities Available:

Full-time positions; either 40-hours per week or 36-hours per week.

Competitive Pay:

$17.01 minimum starting pay rate + applicable experience
$1.10 shift differential for applicable evening & night shifts
$2.00 additional night shift differential for qualified candidates after 6 months of employment with UPMC Altoona in a night shift only position
Total Rewards & Benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, Retirement Options, Pension Plan, Tuition Assistance, and more!

We hire full-time Patient Care Technician I’s on the following departments (based on availability):

NOTE: You will have the opportunity to list departments of interest on the job application, or you can put “unsure”.

T14 Oncology
T12 Cardiology
T11 Trauma
T10 Surgical Progressive Care
7E Neurology
3G Behavioral Health
5F Pediatric Acute Care
6F Observation Unit
T9 Birth Center
Emergency Department

Whether you’re starting out or looking to expand your skills, we provide comprehensive training for entry-level candidates, ensuring you have the tools and confidence to succeed. 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.

Responsibilities:

Maintains a safe, efficient, and organized patient care environment by following all safety protocols, adhering to hospital policies, reporting equipment malfunctions, and completing routine cleaning, stocking, and safety checks. Supports overall unit operations by assisting with call lights, phones, patient transport, meal distribution, and supply management.

Provides direct patient care under the direction of the RN, including activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, and monitoring patients. Performs routine clinical tasks such as vital signs, blood glucose checks, weights, intake and output tracking, and documents all care accurately in the medical record. Observes patient conditions, communicates changes promptly to the RN, and responds appropriately to emergent situations within scope. May assist with patient supervision, companionship, nourishments, and the safe application and monitoring of restraints per protocol.

Communicates effectively with team members; fosters professional and respectful relationships and contributes to a collaborative work environment. Takes ownership of assignments, seeks assistance when needed, and participates in unit activities and continuous improvement efforts.

Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth by seeking feedback, identifying learning needs, participating in self-review, and actively improving knowledge, skills, and performance while supporting departmental changes and initiatives.

Experience Required:

None
Direct patient care experience is preferred but not required

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 34

Additional Clearances required for certain departments:

Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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nurse technician jobs in altoona pa

Patient Care Technician I - Full-Time Opportunities

Emergency Department Technician

Patient Care Technician II - Acute Care ICU

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical-Surgical

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical-Surgical

Surgical Technician

Neurology Technician

Certified Surgical Technician (CST), Operating Room

Cat Scan Technician (CT) PRN

Cat Scan (CT) Technician, PRN

Operating Room Registered Nurse $3,200/week IHS Pine Ridge, SD

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