Patient Care Technician

Tower Health • Phoenixville, PA

12d

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

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS Certification
• Customer Service Skills
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Listening Skills
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Service Orientation
• Strong Team Player

Nice To Haves

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• 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.
• Ensure the safety and comfort of the patient.
• Perform observations of patients and report changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.
• Perform phlebotomy and point of care testing (POCT).

What This Job Offers

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