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Flex Full-Time Patient Care Technician – Echocardiography (ST Health Presbyterian)

  • PittsburghPA
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
  • Day Job

PostedMarch 2, 2026

Pay$19.80–$30.40 / hr

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Flex Full-Time Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician – Echocardiography (ST Health Presbyterian)

Are you looking to establish a fulfilling, hands-on health care career while elevating the patient experience? As a Patient Care Technician with ST Health Presbyterian, you’ll make a meaningful difference on our team by working with our Life Changers to provide high-quality patient care. 

Schedule: Three shifts per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

All hired candidates are required to complete a mandatory training course, with full attendance expected for the entire duration.

Responsibilities:

  • IV placement, patient transport, assist with TEE and Stress Test Prep
  • Deliver routine patient care and support services, following established policies and procedures
  • Under the direction of nurses and/or physicians, ensure high-quality patient care is maintained at all times
  • Assist with ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning, repositioning, and blood glucose monitoring)
  • Take vital signs, perform simple dressings, 12-lead EKGs, bladder scans, and collect specimens
  • Report equipment malfunctions and communicate effectively with the healthcare team
  • Ensure patient and workplace safety, demonstrate professionalism, and maintain productive relationships
  • Provide patient care, support therapies, and assist with instruction under RN guidance
  • Adhere to all policies, safety standards, and document patient information appropriately
  • Complete tasks in a timely manner, including clerical functions as needed

Nursing Support Career Ladder

At ST Health, our goal is to support your career growth, starting with our strong career ladder! A Nursing Support career at ST Health Presbyterian helps you reach your full potential and advance toward your goals, with resources, mentorship, leadership, and continuing education classes every step of the way. Our career ladder includes Nursing Assistant > Patient Care Technician > Senior/Specialist Patient Care Technician > Lead Patient Care Technician.

Job title and salary will be based upon qualifications and career ladder requirements. The entry level hourly rate is $19.40.

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Successful completion of ST Health Nursing Assistant, or Patient Care Technician, or EIC training program.
  • Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.
  • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Paramedic, or current enrollment 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:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
  • Act 34

ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$19.80–$30.40 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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# Flex Full-Time Patient Care Technician - Echocardiography (ST Health Presbyterian)

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Presbyterian
- Pay: $19.80–$30.40 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-02T18:30:15.563Z

## Description

**Flex Full-Time Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician - Echocardiography (ST Health Presbyterian)**

Are you looking to establish a fulfilling, hands-on health care career while elevating the patient experience? As a Patient Care Technician with ST Health Presbyterian, you’ll make a meaningful difference on our team by working with our Life Changers to provide high-quality patient care.
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From PCT to nursing school — Sam’s story

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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Day Job

  • Hours

    Full-Time

  • Workplace

    On-site

Where you’ll work

Pittsburgh, PA

A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.

About working in Pittsburgh
  • Pepper Health Shadyside
  • Pepper Health Passavant
  • Pepper Health Children's
  • Pepper Health Rehab Services
  • Pepper Health at Home

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

Sam T., Patient Care Technician

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.

Sam T.Patient Care Technician · RN student on tuition support

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. Patient Care Tech

  2. Senior PCT / Unit Secretary

  3. PCT III — precepting new hires

  4. Nursing school on tuition support

  5. 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

  1. Apply

    ~2 min

    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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