ER PCT | Day Shift, 40h/wk, E-O Weekend

Temple University Health System, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Emergency Department, days, 40 hours per week. The role involves direct and indirect patient care, vital signs, ECGs, IV placement, and support across unit operations. High school diploma and relevant training required.

Experience in patient care is preferred; Basic Life Support and related competencies are essential. Eligible candidates will work every-other weekend and holidays as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Nurses Aide/Medical Assistant/EMT training or nursing student clinical rotation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of the RN.
• Implement components of the plan of care through procedures related to basic human, mental health and social needs; comfort, safety and emergency measures; activities of daily living; nutrition and fluids; elimination.
• Measure vital signs, perform ECGs, venipuncture, IV placement, capillary blood glucose testing, and assist with Unit Secretary, Patient Transport, and Environment of Care duties.

Skills

Vital signs

ECG

Venipuncture

IV placement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nursing assistant training / EMT / nursing student clinical rotation

Tools

ECG equipment

Job description

Temple Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Emergency Department, days, 40 hours per week. The role involves direct and indirect patient care, vital signs, ECGs, IV placement, and support across unit operations. High school diploma and relevant training required.

Experience in patient care is preferred; Basic Life Support and related competencies are essential. Eligible candidates will work every-other weekend and holidays as required.