Patient Care Technician

Tower Health • Pottstown, PA

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse. The role includes routine direct patient care in accordance with established policies and procedures, with attention to patient safety and comfort. The technician observes patients and reports changes in their condition to the registered nurse, performs skills such as phlebotomy and point-of-care testing (POCT), and assists patients with daily living activities, including hygiene, changing, light housekeeping, and taking vital signs.

The position is associated with the 3rd Floor Progressive Care Unit (PCU), an advanced unit with 42 private and semi-private rooms. The team cares for patients with complex medical conditions, including orthopedic conditions, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, diabetic ketoacidosis, and sepsis. The team emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, safe and compassionate care, patient advocacy, and professional growth.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Prior direct patient care experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
• Perform routine direct patient care activities in accordance with established policies and procedures, supporting patient safety and comfort.
• Observe patients and report changes in their condition to the registered nurse.
• Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing (POCT).
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including general hygiene, changing, light housekeeping, and taking vital signs.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Tuition reimbursement and enhanced tuition assistance.
• Earned time off.
• Retirement savings with employer match.
• Tower Tuition Discount Program offering up to 50% off for eligible employees and qualified family members taking credit courses at Drexel University.
• Shared Governance.
• Career Advancement Program.
• Generous benefits and pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED