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Patient Care Technician II
T8 Acute Care ICU
1.0 full time, evening/night shifts with rotation & every other weekend/holiday rotation
Union position: AFSCME
Posted: 12/27/2024
ST Health Altoona is hiring a Patient Care Technician II to help support the Acute Care ICU. Must have at least 2 years of experience to qualify OR a Patient Care Technician Certification from an accredited PCT program.
Purpose:
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.
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 ST Health 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 ST Health 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
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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Patient Care Technician II… at Pepper Health, Altoona. See the schedule and your recruiter’s name before you apply — this posting doesn’t list a range yet.
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# Patient Care Technician II - Acute Care ICU
- Location: Altoona, PA
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Rotating
- Business unit: ST Health Altoona
- Pay: not listed — this posting doesn’t list a range yet. Your recruiter can share it before you apply.
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2024-12-27T13:00:03.71Z
## Description
**Patient Care Technician II**
**T8 Acute Care ICU**
**1.0 full time, evening/night shifts with rotation & every other weekend/holiday rotation**
…Where you’ll work
Altoona, PA
A close-knit central-PA community in the Allegheny foothills, home to our Altoona hospital and a growing surgical program — where nurses know their patients by name and the mountains are twenty minutes away.
- Pepper Health Altoona
- Altoona Surgical Pavilion
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

I came in as a PCT with zero healthcare experience. Two years later Pepper is paying for my nursing degree while I work the schedule school needs.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
Patient Care Tech
Senior PCT / Unit Secretary
PCT III — precepting new hires
Nursing school on tuition support
Graduate nurse at Pepper
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?
Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.
About this roleDo you support continuing education?
Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.
About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?
Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.
About this roleWhat does advancement look like?
Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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