Compassionate Patient Care Tech | Reading Room Assistant

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 53,674,000 - 83,985,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in the Princeton area seeks a Patient Care Technician to assist nurses in delivering patient care in the CCU, while supporting patients, families and staff and ensuring safe, efficient care.

Responsibilities include hygiene, vital signs, transfers, and documentation, with emphasis on safety, HIPAA compliance, and timely communication with the nursing team. Strong BLS/CPR certification is required, as is a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Six months of Nursing Assistant experience or enrollment in an LPN/RN program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses in delivering patient care in the CCU and support patient dignity and comfort.
• Perform patient hygiene, vital signs, weights and routine monitoring.
• Transport patients, medications, supplies, and specimens as needed.
• Document nursing care activities and report changes in patient condition to the RN.
• Adhere to hospital policies, safety protocols and HIPAA standards.

Skills

BLS/CPR certification

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Nursing Assistant experience or LPN/RN program

Job description

Penn Medicine in the Princeton area seeks a Patient Care Technician to assist nurses in delivering patient care in the CCU, while supporting patients, families and staff and ensuring safe, efficient care.

Responsibilities include hygiene, vital signs, transfers, and documentation, with emphasis on safety, HIPAA compliance, and timely communication with the nursing team. Strong BLS/CPR certification is required, as is a high school diploma or GED.