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

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, PA, US
Not specified; not specified; not specified
Full time rotational (36 hours/week, 3 x 12-hour shifts, flexible evenings, nights, and weekends)
Direct patient care provision
Basic nursing procedures performance
Accurate documentation in emr
Highmark Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician I for their Rapid Transfer Unit at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves providing direct patient care, assisting with non-direct patient care unit coordination, and supporting nurses in the care of acutely ill patients

Job Summary

  • The Rapid Transfer Unit is a specialized area designed to quickly evaluate and triage patients with acute medical conditions to improve outcomes.
  • 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 working a rotational schedule including evenings, overnights, and weekends to ensure continuous patient coverage.

Matching Summary

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Highmark Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician I for their Rapid Transfer Unit at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves providing direct patient care, assisting with non-direct patient care unit coordination, and supporting nurses in the care of acutely ill patients.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct patient care provision
  • Basic nursing procedures performance
  • Accurate documentation in EMR
  • Emergency situation response
  • Patient safety protocol adherence

Nice-to-have

  • Efficient time management skills
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Experience with acute care settings
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Flexibility for rotational shifts

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
  • Ability to attend 2 weeks of training

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