Patient Care Technician I (Nights) – T12 Cardiology

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    "description": "Patient Care Technician IT12 Cardiology1.0 full-time, night shifts with rotation + every other weekend & holiday rotationShifts:  11 p.m. to 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. (40 hours/week)Union position:  AFSCMEPosted:  8/13/2025\n \nAre you looking for a patient care support opportunity to start and grow a rewarding healthcare career?  ST Health Altoona is looking for a Patient Care Technician I to help support T12 Cardiology!\n \nWe now offer a Night Program – if qualified, you could receive an additional $2 per hour on top of our current off-shift differential ($1.10).  Must have 6 months of experience to qualify and must commit to work all full-time shifts as night shifts.\n \nAs a Patient Care Technician with ST Health, you'll have a meaningful impact in the care of our patients every day.  We offer training for qualified entry level candidates to learn and demonstrate the skills needed to be a successful Patient Care Technician.\n\nDirect Patient Care Responsibilities\n\nProvides direct patient care as directed by the RN including all activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting and ambulating patients.\nPerforms routine tests such as blood glucose monitoring, patient weights, vital signs and I&Os.\nProvides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and report changes in patient status.\nStrictly adheres to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital related information.\nResponds within the scope of the nursing assistant role to emergent situations.\nProvides companionship/supervision one-on-one with patients as required.\nMay apply, monitor, and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol. Provide diversion activities to reduce or prevent use of restraints.\nDocuments in the medical record according to established procedures.\n\nSupportive Patient Care Activities\n\nDelivers patient nourishments, fills water pitchers, and distributes patient mail.\nContributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.\nAcquires and distributes supplies and equipment to facilitate patient care delivery including, but not limited to, performing messenger functions, ordering, charging/crediting supplies, setting up patient care equipment within the scope of the nursing assistant position and stocking patient rooms and unit supply areas.\nMaintains an environment conducive to patient safety and recovery including, but not limited to, completing safety checks, keeping the department and patient rooms clean and organized, cleaning department specific equipment, changing bed linens, emptying linen hampers, keeping hallways clear of equipment and returning equipment.\n\nProfessional Development & Communication\n\nEstablishes appropriate and effective communication strategies.\nEstablishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.\nTakes action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.\nIdentifies and communicates learning needs to the unit director.\nRequests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participate in self-review as requested by the unit director.\nConstructively receives feedback and direction.\n\nDepartmental & Safety Responsibilities\n\nDemonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.\nComplies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions and understands policies and procedures for blood borne pathogen exposure.\nAssures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.\nAssumes responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.\nSuggests and supports changes within the department.\nExperience Required:\n\nNone\nDirect patient care experience is preferred but not required.\n\nQualifications:\n\nHigh school diploma or equivalent.\nIf no previous hospital or pre-hospital training, successful completion of ST Health patient care technician class OR successful completion of the first year of clinical work in a nursing program.\nSuccessful completion of basic information system training.\nMicrocomputer experience preferred.\nAbility to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.\nEmergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.\nAccess to medications is limited to the distribution of the medication to the nurse. \n\nLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:\n\nCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire\nBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)\nAct 34\n\nST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran",
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# Patient Care Technician I (Nights) - T12 Cardiology

- Location: Altoona, PA
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Night Job
- Business unit: ST Health Altoona
- Pay: not listed — this posting doesn’t list a range yet. Your recruiter can share it before you apply.
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-08-13T16:30:09.363Z

## Description

Patient Care Technician I
T12 Cardiology
1.0 full-time, night shifts with rotation + every other weekend & holiday rotation
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