About this role
The PCT Empowered Excellence Program develops highly skilled Patient Care Technicians through advanced training, mentorship, and intentional skill building—empowering them to elevate team performance, strengthen patient safety, and deliver exceptional quality care.
The PCT Empowered Excellence Program hires Patient Care Technicians directly into a designated nursing unit while also integrating them into a centralized PCT team to build skills focused on relationships, clinical skills, quality, and safety to support broader organizational needs. This dual‑placement model strengthens onboarding, builds clinical versatility, and enhances patient care by allowing participants to develop deep familiarity with their home unit while gaining additional experience and networking through centralized support. Opportunities are available across several specialties, including neurology, cardiac care, orthopedics, and medical‑surgical units, providing a structured pathway for skill development and professional growth.
Nursing Support roles require working rotating shifts, including daytime, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts. With the possibility of a mix of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts.
All hired candidates are required to complete a mandatory training course, with full attendance expected for the entire duration.
About the Role:
- Acts as a mentor, peer resource and model of clinical excellence at all times
- Models safe patient-handling and evidence‑based practices
- Supports onboarding and competency validation
- Partners with nursing leadership in safety, quality, and patient‑experience initiatives
- Attends scheduled trainings and meetings
- Maintains a strong attendance and professionalism
- In addition the Patient Care Technicians provide routine patient care and support the department services in accordance with established policies and procedures. This role will be directed by nurses and/or physicians to ensure that the highest degree of quality patient care can be maintained at all times. Patient care duties may include, but are not limited to, ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients, and blood glucose), vital signs, simple dressings, EKGs, bladder scans, and all specimen collections.
- Successful completion of ST Health patient care technician class.
- Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
- Access to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse.
- Patient Care Technician:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2 years of healthcare experience, OR 1 year of experience plus completion of at least one clinical rotation as part of a nursing or PT/OT/PA program or related health care training, OR 1 year of experience and completion of a bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field.
- Annual completion of a professional contribution to be determined after hire.
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
$19.41–$29.15 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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Patient Care Technician (Empowered Excellence Program) - Medical Unit - HBG — Harrisburg, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)
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# Patient Care Technician (Empowered Excellence Program) - Medical Unit - HBG
- Location: Harrisburg, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Rotating
- Business unit: ST Health Harrisburg
- Pay: $19.41–$29.15 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-17T16:30:18.79Z
## Description
***The PCT Empowered Excellence Program develops highly skilled Patient Care Technicians through advanced training, mentorship, and intentional skill building—empowering them to elevate team performance, strengthen patient safety, and deliver exceptional quality care.***
**The PCT Empowered Excellence Program hires Patient Care Technicians directly into a designated nursing unit while also integrating them into a centralized PCT team to build skills focused on relationships, clinical skills, quality, and safety to support broader organizational needs. This dual‑placement model strengthens onboarding, builds clinical versatility, and enhances patient care by allowing participants to develop deep familiarity with their home unit while gaining additional experience and networking through centralized support. Opportunities are available across several specialties, including neurology, cardiac care, orthopedics, and medical‑surgical units, providing a structured pathway for skill development and professional growth.**
…Shift and schedule
Shift
Rotating
Hours
Full-Time
Workplace
On-site
Where you’ll work
Harrisburg, PA
Pennsylvania's capital on the Susquehanna — river trails, a revitalized downtown, and our Harrisburg campus and regional labs, the diagnostic engine for the whole eastern network.
- Pepper Health Harrisburg
- Regional Laboratory Campus
- Riverfront Primary Care
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

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.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
Patient Care Tech
Senior PCT / Unit Secretary
PCT III — precepting new hires
Nursing school on tuition support
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
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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