Patient Care Technician I - Rapid Transfer Unit - West Penn Hospital - Full Time Rotational

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, PA, US
Direct patient care
Basic nursing procedures
Patient assessment
The Rapid Transfer Unit (RTU) is a specialized area of variable acuity designed to quickly evaluate and triage patients with acute medical conditions, aiming to expedite patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment decisions for improved patient flow and outcomes

Job Summary

  • The Rapid Transfer Unit (RTU) is a specialized area of variable acuity designed to quickly evaluate and triage patients with acute medical conditions, aiming to expedite patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment decisions for improved patient flow and outcomes.
  • This job provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination, performing basic nursing procedures for patients in stable condition and assisting RNs with acutely ill patients.
  • Essential responsibilities include providing direct patient care activities such as ADLs, vital signs, specimen collection, and documentation, as well as participating in quality initiatives and unit upkeep.

Matching Summary

The Rapid Transfer Unit (RTU) is a specialized area of variable acuity designed to quickly evaluate and triage patients with acute medical conditions, aiming to expedite patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment decisions for improved patient flow and outcomes.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • direct patient care
  • basic nursing procedures
  • patient assessment
  • electronic medical record documentation
  • medical asepsis

Nice-to-have

  • patient satisfaction initiatives
  • clean and orderly environment
  • efficient time management

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • CPR - American Heart Association
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Clearance
  • Ability to attend 2 weeks of training

Work Rights

Not specified

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