20 Healthcare Providers jobs in Houtzdale

Are you a current nursing student looking to gain valuable patient care experience while in school? If so, you might be a great fit for this position! Working in a patient support role while in nursing school provides valuable experience for your future career as a nurse!
UPMC Altoona is seeking a nursing student for a casual Patient Care Technician role in our Resource Pool! Casual PCTs can work a very flexible schedule, typically only requiring 12 hours per 6-week schedule.
Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) are vital partners in the patient care provided at UPMC. They work on patient care units and perform a variety of important basic and advanced skills. They work closely and continuously with patients, partnering with nurses and other professionals, to make a big difference in how patients recover and experience their hospital stay.
***Please note that only current registered nursing (RN) students with at least one completed clinical rotation will be considered for this role!***
**Responsibilities:**
+ Suggests and supports changes within the department. Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges. Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department. Supports department-based projects and quality initiatives.
+ Must routinely perform the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients. PLUS point of care testing (inc. blood glucose), weights, vital signs, I&O, telemetry monitor application/reapplication, HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs). In addition, simple dressings, placement and removal of restraints, bladder scan, all specimen collections and ticket to ride. All competencies must be achieved.
+ Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department. Establishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments. Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships. Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.
+ Constructively receives feedback and direction. Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director. Takes action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance. Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.
+ Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team. Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the health professions. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace. Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
+ Provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living. Assists with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies. Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes inpatient status.
+ 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.
+ Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information. Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
+ Documents in the medical record according to established procedures. Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner. Completes department clerical functions as needed.
+ Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
+ In addition to the standard required competencies, the Patient Care Technician will achieve and maintain competency and/or perform at least 1 or more of the following advanced skills based on department operational need: phlebotomy/venipuncture, peripheral IV removal, indwelling Foley catheter removal, basic arrhythmia, 12 lead EKG, and NG tubes clamping and removal.
+ High School Diploma or Equivalent
+ Enrollment in a Nursing Program with:
+ 1 year of general healthcare experience or
+ 6 months experience as UPMC Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion or
+ Completion of at least 1 nursing program clinical rotation required
+ Successful completion of UPMC Patient Care Technician class upon hire
+ Successful completion of basic information system training
+ Microcomputer experience preferred
+ Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
+ Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medical to the nurse.
**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire ACLS preferred
+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
+ Act 33 with renewal
+ Act 34 with renewal
+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**

Patient Care Technician I (Part Time)
T12 Cardiology
.5 part time, evening shifts with rotation + every other weekend & holiday rotation
Shifts: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. & 3 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Union position: AFSCME
Posted: 8/15/2025
Are you looking for a patient care support opportunity to start and grow a rewarding healthcare career? UPMC Altoona is looking for a Patient Care Technician I to help support T12 Cardiology!
As a Patient Care Technician with UPMC, you'll have a meaningful impact in the care of our patients every day. We offer training for qualified entry level candidates to learn and demonstrate the skills needed to be a successful Patient Care Technician.
**Responsibilities:**
**Patient Care & Support**
+ Provide direct patient care as directed by the RN (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating).
+ Offer companionship and supervision to patients as needed.
+ Deliver patient nourishment, refill water pitchers, and distribute mail.
+ Assist with patient restraints as per protocol and offer diversion activities to reduce their use.
+ Perform routine tests like blood glucose monitoring, vital signs, weights, and I&Os.
**Communication & Teamwork**
+ Establish clear communication with team members and report patient status changes to the RN.
+ Respond promptly to emergent situations within the nursing assistant role.
+ Work collaboratively to support department activities (call lights, meal trays, patient transport).
+ Seek guidance on planning and prioritizing tasks when needed.
+ Receive feedback constructively and participate in self-reviews.
**Safety & Environment**
+ Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment to promote patient recovery (safety checks, cleaning, organizing patient rooms).
+ Report equipment malfunctions and ensure they are addressed.
+ Ensure patient rooms and hallways are clear of equipment and hazards.
+ Follow safety protocols, including standard precautions and blood-borne pathogen exposure procedures.
**Personal Growth & Professionalism**
+ Continuously work to improve your skills and performance.
+ Take responsibility for your assignments and approach challenges with a positive attitude.
+ Communicate learning needs to the unit director.
+ Maintain respectful, professional relationships with patients and coworkers.
**Administrative Support**
+ Assist with ordering, distributing, and stocking supplies for patient care.
+ Help set up patient care equipment and manage supplies within the scope of your role.
+ Suggest and support department changes to improve overall function.
**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
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**

Patient Care Technician I
6E Trauma
1.0 full-time, day/evening shifts with rotation & every other weekend/holiday rotation (40 hours/week)
Shifts: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Union position: AFSCME
Posted: 8/22/2025
Are you looking for a patient care support opportunity to start and grow a rewarding healthcare career? UPMC Altoona is looking for a Patient Care Technician I to help support 6E Trauma!
As a Patient Care Technician with UPMC, you'll have a meaningful impact in the care of our patients every day. Direct patient care experience is preferred but not required. We offer training for qualified entry level candidates to learn and demonstrate the skills needed to be a successful Patient Care Technician. Must have year-round availability to work full-time hours.
**Responsibilities:**
**Patient Care & Support**
+ Provide direct patient care as directed by the RN (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating).
+ Offer companionship and supervision to patients as needed.
+ Deliver patient nourishment, refill water pitchers, and distribute mail.
+ Assist with patient restraints as per protocol and offer diversion activities to reduce their use.
+ Perform routine tests like blood glucose monitoring, vital signs, weights, and I&Os.
**Communication & Teamwork**
+ Establish clear communication with team members and report patient status changes to the RN.
+ Respond promptly to emergent situations within the nursing assistant role.
+ Work collaboratively to support department activities (call lights, meal trays, patient transport).
+ Seek guidance on planning and prioritizing tasks when needed.
+ Receive feedback constructively and participate in self-reviews.
**Safety & Environment**
+ Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment to promote patient recovery (safety checks, cleaning, organizing patient rooms).
+ Report equipment malfunctions and ensure they are addressed.
+ Ensure patient rooms and hallways are clear of equipment and hazards.
+ Follow safety protocols, including standard precautions and blood-borne pathogen exposure procedures.
**Personal Growth & Professionalism**
+ Continuously work to improve your skills and performance.
+ Take responsibility for your assignments and approach challenges with a positive attitude.
+ Communicate learning needs to the unit director.
+ Maintain respectful, professional relationships with patients and coworkers.
**Administrative Support**
+ Assist with ordering, distributing, and stocking supplies for patient care.
+ Help set up patient care equipment and manage supplies within the scope of your role.
+ Suggest and support department changes to improve overall function.
**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
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**

Patient Care Technician II
T8 Trauma ICU
1.0 full-time, dayshifts (7a-3p/7a-7p with rotation), every other weekend/every other holiday
Union position: AFSCME
Posted: 4/17/2024
The Patient Care Technician II provides routine patient care and supports the department services in accordance with established policies and procedures and may be directed by the nurse or physician to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care can be maintained at all times. Completes advance patient care duties after successfully completing training and annual competencies. Must routinely perform the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections and Foley care). Successfully complete basic arrhythmia class and perform at least six of the following hospital identified tasks: 12 lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, and/or IV catheter removal.
**About the Trauma ICU (STICU):**
Our Trauma ICU is a 12-bed intensive care unit that cares for a diverse population of patients, with a specialty in trauma. Our unit also cares for surgical and medical patients that are critically ill and need specialized care. The atmosphere allows nurses to develop relationships with patients and families.
The Patient Care Technician II provides routine patient care and supports the department services in accordance with established policies and procedures and may be directed by the nurse or physician to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care can be maintained at all times. Completes advance patient care duties after successfully completing training and annual competencies. Must routinely perform the UPMC nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections and Foley care). Successfully complete basic arrhythmia class and perform at least six of the following hospital identified tasks: 12 lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, and/or IV catheter removal.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Supports department-based projects and quality initiatives.
+ Suggests and supports changes within the department.
+ Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
+ Completes department clerical functions as needed.
+ Demonstrate understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence and impairment in the health professions.
+ Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
+ Strictly adheres to all policies and procedures relative to patient care and hospital related information.
+ Provides patient care including assisting with patient procedures and activities of daily living.
+ 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.
+ Identifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director.
+ Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions. Documents in the medical record according to established procedures.
+ Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.
+ Establishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments.
+ 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.
+ Participates in project and committee work.
+ Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
+ Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues.
+ Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
+ Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance.
+ Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.
+ Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
+ Constructively receives feedback and direction.
+ Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace.
+ May perform IV insertion, removal and dressing change.
+ Assists with physical, respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies. Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.
+ May insert foley catheters and perform straight catheterization as instructed by RN.
+ Assumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.
+ Participates in self-review as requested by the unit director.
+ Transports cardiac monitored patients within the hospital setting.
+ High School Diploma or equivalent.
+ Successful completion of UPMC Altoona Patient Care Technician II class with a minimum of two-year experience required
+ OR successful completion of first year of clinical work in a nursing program.
+ OR graduate of an accredited PCT program with PCT certification.
+ Graduate of a secondary program in Medical Assistant curriculum; certification preferred; not required or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Emergency medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.
+ Successful completion of basic information system training.
+ Microcomputer experience preferred.
+ Ability to effectively communication both orally and in writing.
+ Nursing Student that has completed one clinical rotation preferred.
+ Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course and annual competency required.
+ 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:**
+ CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire ACLS preferred.
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
+ Act 34
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**