PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN Per Diem Float Chestnut Hill Hospital

Temple University Health System • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse. Incumbents perform routine direct patient care activities following established policies and procedures in a manner conducive to the safety and comfort of the patient. The PCT performs observations of patients and reports changes in patient condition to the registered nurse. The PCT performs specific skills including phlebotomy and point of care testing (POCT). If hired for the Transitional Sub-Acute Unit (TSU) at Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital (RHRH), PA Nurse Aide Certification Education High School Diploma or Equivalent OR - GED - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education Required Experience General Experience Relevant Experience Required Licenses Basic Life Support

Requirements

• Basic Life Support
• High School Diploma or Equivalent OR - GED
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education
• General Experience
• Relevant Experience

Nice To Haves

• PA Nurse Aide Certification

Responsibilities

• Providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
• Performing routine direct patient care activities following established policies and procedures in a manner conducive to the safety and comfort of the patient.
• Performing observations of patients and reporting changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.
• Performing specific skills including phlebotomy and point of care testing (POCT).

Benefits

• Your Tomorrow is Here! Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals.
• Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team.
• Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
• To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike.
• At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED