Sr. Patient Care Technician

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# Sr. Patient Care Technician

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health St. Margaret
- Pay: $19.19–$28.18 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-02-25T10:30:17.433Z

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