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

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, PA, US
Direct patient care for stable conditions
Assist rns with acutely ill patients
Perform activities of daily living
The Rapid Transfer Unit is a specialized area designed to quickly evaluate and triage patients with acute medical conditions to improve patient flow

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 will perform basic nursing procedures such as vital signs, skin surveys, and specimen collection while assisting Registered Nurses with patient care.
  • This full-time role requires working a rotational schedule of three 12-hour shifts covering evenings, overnights, and weekends.

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The Rapid Transfer Unit is a specialized area designed to quickly evaluate and triage patients with acute medical conditions to improve patient flow.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct patient care for stable conditions
  • Assist RNs with acutely ill patients
  • Perform activities of daily living
  • Document vitals and I&O accurately
  • Maintain medical asepsis and privacy
  • Work rotational shifts including nights

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in acute care settings
  • Enrolled in ASN or BSN nursing program
  • Completed at least one clinical rotation
  • Efficient time management skills
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 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

Work Rights

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