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

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, PA, US
Full time rotational (36 hours per week with 3 x 12 hours rotational shift)
Direct patient care for stable conditions
Assist rns with acutely ill patients
Perform basic nursing procedures
Highmark Health is seeking a full-time Patient Care Technician I for their Rapid Transfer Unit at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves providing direct patient care, assisting in patient assessments, and ensuring efficient patient flow in a fast-paced environment

Job Summary

  • The Rapid Transfer Unit is a specialized area designed to quickly evaluate and triage patients with acute medical conditions to improve patient flow.
  • Incumbents must perform basic nursing procedures such as vital signs, skin surveys, and specimen collection while assisting Registered Nurses with acutely ill patients.
  • This full-time role requires flexibility to work a rotational schedule including evenings, overnights, and weekends with 36 hours per week.

Matching Summary

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Highmark Health is seeking a full-time Patient Care Technician I for their Rapid Transfer Unit at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves providing direct patient care, assisting in patient assessments, and ensuring efficient patient flow in a fast-paced environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct patient care for stable conditions
  • Assist RNs with acutely ill patients
  • Perform basic nursing procedures
  • Document patient care in EMR
  • Maintain medical asepsis and privacy

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with rapid transfer units
  • Knowledge of multidisciplinary team dynamics
  • Strong time management skills
  • Ability to work rotational shifts
  • Interest in acute care settings

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • CPR American Heart Association certification
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Clearance
  • 2 weeks training attendance

Work Rights

Not specified

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