Patient Care Technician - 4 South

Tower Health

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Technician provides direct nursing care and assistance with daily living activities under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include performing phlebotomy, point of care testing, monitoring patient vitals, and reporting changes in patient conditions.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or GED and are at least 18 years of age. While prior direct patient care experience is preferred, it is not required for employment. You will be responsible for providing nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse and performing direct patient care activities.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Phlebotomy

Point of Care Testing (POCT)

BLS Certification

Job Description

Job Summary

  • Responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
  • Perform routine direct patient care activities following established policies and procedures in a manner conducive to the safety and comfort of the patient.
  • Perform observations of patients and reports changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.
  • Perform specific skills including phlebotomy and point of care testing (POCT).
  • Assist in all aspects of daily living activities for the patients, including, but not limited to general hygiene of the patient, changings, light housekeeping, and patient vitals.

Comprehensive Benefits:

  • Shared Governance, and our Career Advancement Program.
  • Enjoy flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement, generous benefits, & pay.
  • Comprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match, and so much more!
  • Tower Tuition Discount Program – Up to 50% off for Eligible Employees AND Qualified Family Members who attend credit courses at Drexel University

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

Experience

  • Prior direct patient care experience preferred, but not required for employment.

Certification and Licensure

  • BLS Certification

Available Units:

4 South - Adult Progressive/Telemetry Unit:

The Adult Progressive/Telemetry Unit is located on the fourth floor of the South Tower building. This is a 32-bed unit with capabilities for telemetry cardiac monitoring. The most frequent diagnoses for the medical patients are cardiovascular disorders and cardio-respiratory conditions. The surgical patients represent a variety of specialties including but not limited to general surgery and cardiovascular surgery. Cardiovascular intervention/procedural patients (post cardiac stent, cardiac device placement, etc.) are often placed on this unit. Medical and/or surgical patients requiring a more intensive level of care, as well as cardiac monitoring may be PCU level of care. Examples of the PCU level of care include but are not limited to vasoactive drug administration, invasive monitoring, advanced sepsis, and DKA.

Located in Phoenixville, PA, and a member of Tower Health, Phoenixville Hospital is a 144-bed facility that provides comprehensive medical services through emergency room visits, inpatient admissions, outpatient procedures and community outreach programs.

Phoenixville Hospital’s services include:

  • An award-winning cardiovascular program
  • A fully accredited cancer center
  • NAPBC-accredited breast health center
  • An acute inpatient rehabilitation center
  • A large robotic surgery center
  • Designated as LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performed in the Human Right Campaign Foundation's 2022 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI)

Phoenixville Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across services lines that include:

  • Joint replacement surgery
  • Advanced heart failure care
  • Designated as a Primary Stroke Center.

Discover why our hospital is a great place to work. Virtually tour our facility here: https://youtu.be/87WgrEK9iRU

Click here to see all the awards, accreditations and associations who endorse Phoenixville Hospital as a quality healthcare provider. We are proud to offer the level of service they represent.


Overview

Tower Health is a regional healthcare system serving communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

Tower Health

Tower Health is a vibrant, nationally recognized health system that serves a population of nearly 2.5 million people. Its four acute-care hospitals include Reading Hospital in West Reading; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; and Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown as well as St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Tower Health also includes Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing; Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences; and a comprehensive provider network of over 1,100 physicians, specialists, and providers across 130 convenient locations. Tower Health is among the largest healthcare systems in the Philadelphia region, based on beds and revenue. With over 10,000 team members and a combined 1,200 beds, Tower Health provides a full range of medical care — from prevention, screenings, and education; to the latest clinical services and surgeries available; to rehabilitation. Committed to providing high-quality care, its hospitals have earned national awards and recognition for advanced care across the clinical spectrum, including in areas such as neurosurgery and stroke, cardiac and vascular surgery, trauma, hematology, and oncology.
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