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

Highmark Health

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

Job Summary

  • The Rapid Transfer Unit (RTU) is a specialized area designed to quickly evaluate and triage patients with acute medical conditions, aiming to expedite assessment, diagnosis, and treatment decisions for improved patient flow and outcomes.
  • The Patient Care Technician provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination, performing basic nursing procedures for stable patients and assisting RNs with acutely ill patients.
  • Responsibilities include performing and documenting direct patient care activities, participating in quality initiatives, accurately documenting patient information, and assisting with unit activities such as supply stocking and equipment retrieval.

Matching Summary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct patient care
  • Basic nursing procedures
  • Medical asepsis
  • Patient/family environment
  • Electronic medical record documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Patient satisfaction initiatives
  • Efficient time management
  • Streamlined patient evaluation

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • CPR certification
  • 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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