Patient Care Technician I

3G Behavioral Health

0.5 Part-Time, evening shifts 3pm - 11pm with rotation, rotating holidays/weekends (20 hrs/week)

Union Position: AFCSME

Posted: 6/24/2026

Are you looking for an entry level patient care support opportunity to start and grow a rewarding healthcare career? UPMC Altoona is seeking a part-time Patient Care Technician to support our 3G Behavioral Health unit!

About 3G Behavioral Health

Our Behavioral Health Unit holds 34 adult patients. We have a mix of RNs, LPN's PCT and Mental Health Workers that support the team. Our patients come in for a wide variety of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, co-existing substance issues, and psychosis. Our staff is trained on how to help our patients process, and learn coping skills, medication management, and compliance. Our Psychiatrist sees our patients daily to ensure they are on the proper dosage of medications, if ther...