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Patient Care Technician, Senior- Weekend Program, Emergency Department

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

PostedMarch 17, 2026

Pay$19.19–$28.18 / hr

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About this role

Weekend Program | Full-Time
ST Health East

ST Health East is hiring a Full-Time Patient Care Technician Senior to support our Emergency Department Weekend Program.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, answer your calling while building your career at ST Health. We offer opportunities for personal skill-building, professional development, and continued education.


Weekend Program Schedule Requirements

This position is part of the Weekend Program and requires a firm weekend commitment:

  • Eligible participants must work 48 weekends per year
  • Must work 24 hours each weekend, scheduled as either:
    • Two (2) 12-hour shifts OR
    • Three (3) 8-hour shifts
  • All shifts must fall between:
    • Friday at 3:00 p.m. and Monday at 7:00 a.m.

Weekend Program employees are expected to consistently meet these scheduling requirements as outlined in the Weekend Program Agreement.


Departmental Support & Professionalism

  • Suggests and supports changes within the department
  • Assumes responsibility for assignments and views problems as challenges
  • Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department
  • Supports department-based projects and quality initiatives
  • Establishes appropriate and effective communication with other departments
  • Maintains professional and respectful interpersonal relationships
  • Contributes to universal unit activities (e.g., responding to call lights, answering phones, passing meal trays, transporting patients)

Patient Care & Clinical Duties

Performs core nursing assistant responsibilities, including but not limited to:

  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, turning, repositioning
  • Vital signs, intake & output, blood glucose monitoring, weights
  • Specimen collection and Foley care

Performs advanced clinical tasks based on department need, such as:

  • Phlebotomy
  • 12-lead EKGs
  • Simple dressings
  • Foley catheter insertion/removal
  • IV insertion/removal and dressing changes
  • Bladder scans
  • Femoral hemostasis
  • Telemetry monitor application/reapplication
  • NG tube clamping/removal

Additional responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies
  • Reporting changes in patient status to the RN
  • Providing patient and family education under RN direction
  • Applying, monitoring, and removing patient restraints per protocol
  • Transporting cardiac-monitored patients
  • Being present in medication storage areas or transporting medications between departments as permitted

Documentation & Safety

  • Adheres to all policies and procedures related to patient care and hospital information
  • Complies with safety policies and standard precautions
  • Documents accurately in the medical record
  • Supports a safe environment for patients and staff
  • Reports equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department

Communication & Teamwork

  • Demonstrates clear, respectful, and effective communication
  • Shows understanding of cultural diversity, workplace conduct, and professional accountability
  • Develops productive internal and external working relationships
  • Exhibits enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues

Learning & Professional Development

  • Receptive to feedback and direction
  • Identifies and communicates learning needs to leadership
  • Takes initiative to improve knowledge, skills, and performance
  • Requests assistance with planning and prioritization when needed
  • Participates in self-review, committees, and project work
  • High school diploma or equivalent. 

  • Must also have either a) 2 years of general healthcare experience and meet requirements of Patient Care Technician title, OR b) 1 year of experience (defined above) and enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, orc) 1 year of experience (defined above) and completion of a bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field. 

  • Annual completion of a professional contribution to be determined after hire. 

  • Successful completion of patient care technician senior class. 

  • Successful completion of basic information system training. 

  • Microcomputer experience preferred. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. 

  • Nursing Student that has completed one clinical rotation preferred 

  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.  

  • Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course and annual competency required.

May, in the course of their duties, be in rooms where medications are stored or may transport medications when they transport patients. Transportation of medication is limited from one department to another.

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
CCMC required within 60 days of hire

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
  • Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
  • Act 33 with renewal
  • Act 34 with renewal
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$19.19–$28.18 / hr

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

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# Patient Care Technician, Senior- Weekend Program, Emergency Department

- Location: Monroeville, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health East
- Pay: $19.19–$28.18 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-17T10:00:19.837Z

## Description

**Weekend Program | Full-Time**
**ST Health East**

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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Day Job

  • Hours

    Full-Time

  • Workplace

    On-site

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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