Posted:
June 10, 2026
Location:
Altoona, PA, United States

Job Description

Are you a current nursing student looking to gain valuable patient care experience while in school? If so, you might be a great fit for this position! Working in a patient support role while in nursing school provides valuable experience for your future career as a nurse!

UPMC Altoona is seeking a nursing student for a casual Patient Care Technician role in our T11 Trauma unit! Casual PCTs can work a very flexible schedule, typically only requiring 12 hours per 6-week schedule during the school year.

Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) are vital partners in the patient care provided at UPMC. They work on patient care units and perform a variety of important basic and advanced skills. They work closely and continuously with patients, partnering with nurses and other professionals, to make a big difference in how patients recover and experience their hospital stay.

_*Nursing students who do not have prior experience or a completed clinical rotation may be considere...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Altoona, United States
Posted: June 10, 2026
Deadline: June 15, 2026