Patient Care Technician - 4 South

Tower Health • Phoenixville, PA

23d • Onsite

About The Position

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.
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.
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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Shared Governance
• Career Advancement Program
• Flexible scheduling
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous benefits
• Pay
• Earned time off
• Enhanced tuition assistance
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tower Tuition Discount Program – Up to 50% off for Eligible Employees AND Qualified Family Members who attend credit courses at Drexel University

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees