Monitor Tech/PCA II

ROXBOROUGH Memorial Hospital; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a community hospital committed to quality and compassion. As a Patient Care Assistant II, you will monitor cardiac rhythms and assist patients in their daily activities, ensuring their comfort and safety. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of patients while working in a supportive environment. With a rich history of serving the Philadelphia community, this hospital provides an opportunity to grow your skills and be part of a caring team. If you are passionate about patient care and have the necessary qualifications, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate required.
• Must maintain current BLS certification and preferred experience as Monitor Technician.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms and assist patients with daily living activities.
• Provide basic nursing care under RN supervision while ensuring a safe environment.

Skills

Dysrhythmia Interpretation

Basic Nursing Care

Patient Assistance

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current BLS certificate

Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate

Phlebotomy certification

EKG certification

Job description

Monitor Tech/PCA II

Facility

Roxborough Memorial Hospital

Location

US-PA-Philadelphia

ID

2025-199810

Category

Aide

Position Type

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Job Type

Non-Exempt

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Roxborough Memorial Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Roxborough Memorial Hospital is a 131-bed community hospital. The hospital has been serving the medical and health care needs of the Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls and northwest section of Philadelphia communities for more than a century, having first opened its doors in 1890. Roxborough Memorial Hospitals School of Nursing has been educating nurses since 1898. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting. The PCA II is responsible to monitor cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitor. May assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the RN and within the scope of the Patient Care Assistant I (PCA I) job description as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

2. Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current

4. Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician preferred.

5. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.

6. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.

7. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.

8. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physicians office preferred.

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