Improvement Specialist – Intermediate (ST Health Presbyterian)

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# Improvement Specialist - Intermediate (ST Health Presbyterian)

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Nursing
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Presbyterian
- Pay: $39.28–$65.95 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-02-19T13:45:15.21Z

## Description

**Improvement Specialist - Intermediate (ST Health Presbyterian)**

**ST Health****Presbyterian**is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our Quality Improvement Department as an **Improvement Specialist**. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented individual who is passionate about improving patient care and advancing quality outcomes while helping to foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
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