Monitor Tech/PCA II

Prime Healthcare; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Assistant II to join its compassionate team. In this vital role, you will monitor cardiac rhythms while providing essential support to patients in their daily activities. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a community-focused environment, where your contributions will help enhance the quality of care for patients. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to grow your skills in a supportive setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and make a difference.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Dysrhythmia Interpretation and BLS certifications needed.
• Experience as Monitor Technician and in acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms and assist patients with daily living activities.
• Maintain a safe environment under RN supervision.

Skills

Dysrhythmia Monitoring

Basic Nursing Care

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cardiac Monitor

Phlebotomy

EKG Equipment

Job description

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 that 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. The hospital's School of Nursing has been educating nurses since 1898 and 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: EEOC Know Your Rights

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 for monitoring cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitor. The PCA II may assist patients with activities of daily living, provide basic nursing care to all patients, and assist in the maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the RN, as long as these activities do not distract from the primary responsibility of dysrhythmia monitoring.

Qualifications

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 physician's office preferred.