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Nursing Student Patient Care Technician – 4A Inpatient Rehab

  • PittsburghPA
  • Casual
  • On-site
  • Rotating

PostedFebruary 3, 2026

Pay$18.99–$28.11 / hr

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Are you a nursing student looking to gain meaningful, hands-on patient care experience while you’re still in school?
 Our 4A unit is hiring Patient Care Technicians who want to sharpen their skills, build confidence at the bedside, and work alongside an experienced and supportive nursing team. This is a great opportunity to apply what you’re learning in the classroom, develop strong clinical foundations, and grow in a fast-paced inpatient setting. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Interested in building your skills at the bedside while you’re in nursing school? Apply now to join the 4A unit and start gaining the experience that sets you up for success as a future RN.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist with patient procedures and daily living activities.
  • Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
  • Provide feedback to the RN and report changes in patient status.
  • Perform core nursing assistant tasks (blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, Foley care) and at least four of the following: phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, simple dressing, Foley catheter removal, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, or IV catheter removal.
  • Report equipment malfunctions and communicate effectively with other departments.
  • Contribute to unit activities (responding to call lights, passing meal trays, transporting patients).
  • Receive and act on feedback, identify learning needs, and participate in self-review.
  • Provide patient and family instruction under RN direction; apply, monitor, and remove restraints as needed.
  • Adhere to all patient care policies and safety procedures.
  • Document in medical records and perform clerical functions as needed.
  • Support department projects and quality initiatives.

     

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent 
  • Enrollment in a Nursing Program with:
    • a) 1 year of general healthcare experience or 
    • b) 6 months experience as ST Health Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion or 
    • c) Completion of at least 1 nursing program clinical rotation required. 

      Successful completion of ST Health Patient Care Technician class upon hire? Successful completion of basic information system training? Microcomputer experience preferred? Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing? Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medical to the nurse.

      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)


ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$18.99–$28.11 / hr

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

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# Nursing Student Patient Care Technician – 4A Inpatient Rehab

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Casual
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Rotating
- Business unit: ST Health St. Margaret
- Pay: $18.99–$28.11 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-02-03T15:00:15.473Z

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A day in the role

From PCT to nursing school — Sam’s story

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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Rotating

  • Hours

    Casual

  • 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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