Patient Care Technician - Emergency Department

Tower Health • West Reading, PA

6h • 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).

Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• BLS Certification

Nice To Haves

• Direct patient care experience preferred
• If hired for the Transitional Sub-Acute Unit (TSU) at Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital (RHRH), PA Nurse Aide Certification

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
• Perform routine direct patient care activities following established policies and procedures.
• Observe patients and report changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Perform point of care testing (POCT).

Benefits

• 2025 America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award
• Recipient of Excellence Award: Stroke Care, Neurosciences, Pulmonary Care, and Critical Care
• Magnet Status
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Ranked Among Top Ten Hospitals in Pennsylvania
• 5-Star Rating for Overall Hospital Quality
• Vizient Graduate Nurse Residency Program for all new RN grads

What This Job Offers

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