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type: 'JobPosting'
title: 'Patient Care Technician - Emergency Department'
url: 'https://pepper2.socialhost.dev/job/23362917/patient-care-technician-emergency-department/'
job_id: '23362917'
organization: 'SFX Demo'
location: 'Pittsburgh, PA'
employment_type: 'Full-Time'
date_posted: '2026-02-17T14:00:16.523Z'
date_modified: '2026-05-18T09:14:31.72Z'
---

# Patient Care Technician - Emergency Department

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Rotating
- Business unit: ST Health St. Margaret
- Pay: $19.19–$28.18 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-02-17T14:00:16.523Z

## Description

We are currently hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Emergency Department at ST Health St. Margaret Hospital. This role involves rotating 12-hour shifts, including every other weekend, and participation in the holiday rotation. While prior experience in EMS or Emergency Department settings is preferred, it is not required; training will be provided to support your success in this fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

*The salary listed on the position is that of a Patient Care Technician, which is a valued step in ST Health Patient Care Support Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and salary based on experience and education.*

**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 GED.
• Must also have either
a) 1 Year of general healthcare experience, OR
b) 6 months of experience as ST Health Nursing Assistant/CNA with PCT competency achieved within 120 days of hire/transfer/promotion for those with less than 1 year of experience, OR
c) enrollment in PT/OT/PA program or related healthcare training program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, OR
d) completion of a bachelor's degree in a health sciences field.
• Successful completion of ST Health patient care technician class
• Successful completion of eRecord training.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

**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

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**

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