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Patient Care Technician I (Weekends)
T11 Trauma
Full-time, weekends only, any shift from 3pm Friday to 7am Monday (24 hours/weekend)
Union position: AFSCME
Posted: 2/24/2026
ST Health Altoona is hiring a Patient Care Technician I to work weekends on our T11 Trauma unit! Minimum of 6 months of experience required to qualify for the weekend program.
Unit-based weekend PCTs, working in one department, are eligible for a 20% differential percentage. Eligible participants must work 48 weekends per year, 24 hours per weekend (either two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts per weekend), between the hours of Friday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 7 a.m.
Weekend Program Benefits:
- Medical Benefits
- Paid Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued at full-time rate of .0769 per hour worked.
About T11 Trauma:
Tower 11 is a 44 bed, orthopedic, trauma, neurological, medical surgical monitored unit, serving the adult population. We are the unit of choice for patients with orthopedic surgeries, neurological surgeries, fractures, trauma, neurological disorders and medical cases. We are trained in caring for complex fractures and post-operative care of joint replacements. What makes T11 a special place to work? We have an amazing team of Nurses, Nursing Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physicians, and Case Management, who collaborate to provide exceptional patient care to our diverse patient population.
As 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.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the department.
- Comply with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions and understand policies and procedures for blood borne pathogen exposure.
- Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
- Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies.
- Respond within the scope of the nursing assistant role to emergent situations.
- Take action to improve knowledge, skills and performance.
- Provide feedback to the RN regarding patient care and report changes in patient status.
- Strictly adhere to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital related information.
- Assume responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.
- Identify and communicates learning needs to the unit director.
- Establish professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
- Maintain 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.
- Request assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed. Participate in self-review as requested by the unit director.
- Suggest and support changes within the department.
- Contribute to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to, responding to call lights and telephones, passing meal trays and transporting patients.
- Provide direct patient care as directed by the RN including all activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting and ambulating patients.
- Acquire and distribute 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.
- Perform routine tests such as blood glucose monitoring, patient weights, vital signs and I&Os.
- Constructively receive feedback and direction.
- Provide companionship/supervision one in one with patients as required.
- Deliver patient nourishments, fill water pitchers and distribute patient mail.
- May apply, monitor and remove patient restraints as per physician or hospital protocol. Provide diversion activities to reduce or prevent use of restraints.
- Document in the medical record according to established procedures.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- If 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.
- 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 medication to the nurse.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (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
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# Patient Care Technician I (Weekends) - T11 Trauma
- Location: Altoona, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Weekend
- 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: 2026-02-24T09:45:19.11Z
## Description
Patient Care Technician I (Weekends)
T11 Trauma
Full-time, weekends only, any shift from 3pm Friday to 7am Monday (24 hours/weekend)
…Shift and schedule
Shift
Weekend
Hours
Full-Time
Workplace
On-site
Where you’ll work
Altoona, PA
A close-knit central-PA community in the Allegheny foothills, home to our Altoona hospital and a growing surgical program — where nurses know their patients by name and the mountains are twenty minutes away.
- Pepper Health Altoona
- Altoona Surgical Pavilion
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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