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Full-Time Patient Care Technician – ST Health Presbyterian Emergency Department

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

PostedMarch 16, 2026

Pay$19.80–$30.40 / hr

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About this role

Start a rewarding career at ST Health Presbyterian as a Patient Care Technician! Work alongside compassionate professionals while making a meaningful impact on patient care.

ST Health Presbyterian Emergency Department is hiring a Full-Time Patient Care Technician! This position will work three 12-hour rotating shifts per week including daylight, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. 

Why Choose ST Health?

✔ Competitive Pay & Benefits – Health coverage, retirement plans, and more.
✔ Career Growth – Structured career ladder with advancement opportunities.
✔ Paid Training – Mandatory three-day training (weekdays, daylight hours).

Your Role

  • Assist with daily patient care (bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, etc.).
  • Perform vital signs checks, blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, EKGs, and more.
  • Work rotating shifts (day, evening, overnight, weekends, and holidays).

Career Ladder & Qualifications

  • Patient Care Technician: High school diploma + 1 year of experience OR enrollment in a PT/OT/PA program OR a Bachelor’s in health sciences.
  • Senior/Specialist PCT: 2 years of experience OR 1 year + PT/OT/PA program OR 1 year + Bachelor’s in health sciences.
  • Lead PCT: 3 years of experience + advanced patient care tasks.

High school diploma or equivalent and one of the following:

  •  
    • 1 year of general healthcare experience, OR
    • 6 months of experience as a ST Health Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion, OR
    • Enrollment in a PT/OT/PA program or a related healthcare training program with at least one completed clinical rotation, OR
    • Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field.
  • Successful completion of the ST Health Patient Care Technician class.
  • Successful completion of basic information system training.
  • Preferred: Experience with microcomputers and familiarity with electronic health records.
  • Preferred: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic certification, or current enrollment in an EMT/Paramedic program.
  • Medication Access: Limited to medication distribution to the nurse.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – Required within 30 days of hire (must meet AHA standards with both a didactic and skills demonstration component).
  • Preferred: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
  • Act 34 Clearance required.

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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Sam Patel

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# Full-Time Patient Care Technician - ST Health Presbyterian Emergency Department

- 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: 2026-03-16T09:15:35.58Z

## Description

Start a **rewarding career** at **ST Health Presbyterian** as a **Patient Care Technician**! Work alongside compassionate professionals while making a **meaningful impact** on patient care.

ST Health Presbyterian Emergency Department is hiring a **Full-Time Patient Care Technician**! This position will work three 12-hour rotating shifts per week including daylight, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
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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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