Patient Care Technician

Valley Forge Medical

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Lower Providence Township, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role involves monitoring patient conditions, recording vital signs, and performing clinical tasks like EKGs and blood draws. Additionally, the position handles clerical duties including updating patient information and insurance details in the EMR system.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or GED and are CPR certified. You demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to perform clinical tasks such as EKGs and blood draws in a fast-paced medical environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

EKGs

blood draws

vital signs

EMR

CPR Cert

Job Description

Valley Forge Medical Center stands as a premier drug and alcohol hospital, committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to our patients and the community. With a mission to make a positive impact on people's lives, we are actively seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our hospital team and contribute to our shared goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in monitoring patient conditions and maintain accurate vital sign records, including blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature.
  • Perform EKGs and blood draws.
  • Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure coordinated and efficient patient care delivery.
  • Complete necessary forms and paperwork.
  • Verify and update patient information, insurance details, and medical history in the EMR system.

Requirements:

  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced medical environment.
  • Dedication to providing compassionate patient care.
  • Performs assigned nursing procedures for the comfort and well-being of the patient.
  • Maintains appropriate documentation on all assigned patients.
  • Demonstrates competency and knowledge of equipment and procedures performed and sets up for procedures (e.g. EKGs; blood sugar checks, wound care); assists with procedures when requested.
  • Performs unit clerk duties as needed/requested.

Why Join Us?

  • Be a part of a compassionate and dynamic healthcare team.
  • Make a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.

This role will primarily focus on clinical responsibilities intertwined with clerical responsibilities to ensure smooth operations and support our medical team.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

CPR Cert required

CCMA preferred

 3 x12s 6:45pm - 7:15am with an every other weekend rotation requirement.

Valley Forge Medical

WHERE THE HEALING BEGINS….. VALLEY FORGE MEDICAL CENTER AND HOSPITAL INC. Valley Forge Medical Center and Hospital (VFMC) provides comprehensive treatment to adults with substance abuse and associated physical, social, and psychological disorders, as well as individuals suffering from chronic pain. Our mission is to provide our patients with a caring and safe environment for healing and recovery. We are on the forefront of the Opioid Crisis and we are constantly continuing to evolve and meet our community’s needs. Our professional staff always strives for improvement in patient care! VFMC’s Staff provides high-quality, multidisciplinary treatment services and support to individuals and their families. We have multiple programs available including our "Breakthrough"​ Addiction- Free Chronic Pain Program, our Medical Recovery Unit (MRU), and our Addiction Program which provides all inpatient levels of care (both Hospital and Non-Hospital) as well as detox and rehabilitation. Since 1951, VFMC has operated in East Norriton, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Our 86 bed facility is located on a spacious, serene, wooded campus. Valley Forge Medical Center and Hospital is a licensed, general hospital approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs and accredited by The Joint Commission.
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