Evening Cardiac Care Assistant - Patient Support

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

Job summary

Temple University Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the 7 West Cardiac Stepdown unit. This full-time evening shift (3pm-11:30pm) position provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assisting with daily living activities, vital signs, ECGs, and glucose checks in a fast-paced cardiac unit.

The role emphasizes patient safety, confidentiality, and high-quality care, with on-the-job training and certification requirements; prior nursing

Qualifications

• Direct and indirect patient care under RN guidance.
• Two-way communication with patients and family.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort during care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse.
• Measure vital signs, perform ECGs, and capillary blood glucose checks as needed.
• Observe equipment, treatments, dressings, and any changes in patient condition.
• Maintain confidentiality and respond to patient needs per hospital policies.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

ECG

Glucose monitoring

Education

High School Diploma

Nursing/Medical Assistant program or clinical rotation

Tools

BLS

Job description

Temple University Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the 7 West Cardiac Stepdown unit. This full-time evening shift (3pm-11:30pm) position provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assisting with daily living activities, vital signs, ECGs, and glucose checks in a fast-paced cardiac unit.

The role emphasizes patient safety, confidentiality, and high-quality care, with on-the-job training and certification requirements; prior nursing