Patient Care Technician - Emergency Department

Tower Health • West Reading, PA

4h

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse. The role performs routine direct patient care activities in accordance with established policies and procedures to promote patient safety and comfort. The PCT observes patients and reports changes in their condition to the registered nurse, and performs specific clinical skills including phlebotomy and point-of-care testing (POCT).

The position is within an emergency department described as a 115-bed, state-of-the-art department and accredited Level 1 Trauma Center that cares for more than 135,000 patients per year. The department is identified as the busiest emergency department in Pennsylvania.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Complete and maintain all competencies and trainings required for the role.
• BLS certification.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Direct patient care experience is preferred, but not required.
• Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Certification is required if hired for the Transitional Sub-Acute Unit (TSU) at Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital (RHRH).

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
• Perform routine direct patient care activities according to 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).

What This Job Offers

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