Patient Care Technician (Casual)

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    "description": "Are you a nursing student interested in gaining valuable patient care experience and building relationships with nursing leaders? ST Health Hamot is looking for casual Patient Care Technicians to support a variety of different units throughout the hospital! \nTitle and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience.\nCANDIDATES MUST BE ENROLLED IN NURSING SCHOOL\nPurpose:\nThe Patient Care Technician 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. Must routinely perform the ST Health nursing core nursing assistant responsibilities including ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients. 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To connect, send an email to ogdenj2@ST Health.edu and we’ll be happy to schedule a time to speak with you or address any inquiries you may have.",
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# Patient Care Technician (Casual)

- Location: Erie, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Casual
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Variable
- Business unit: ST Health Hamot
- Pay: $18.59–$27.96 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-05T13:15:16.943Z

## Description

**Are you a nursing student interested in gaining valuable patient care experience and building relationships with nursing leaders? ST Health Hamot is looking for casual Patient Care Technicians to support a variety of different units throughout the hospital!**

**Title and starting pay rate of this position may vary based on years of experience.**
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