Monitor Tech/PCA II

Prime Healthcare; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking compassionate and dedicated Patient Care Assistants to join their team. In this vital role, you will monitor cardiac rhythms and provide essential support to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while working within a supportive environment that values quality and community. With a focus on professional growth, you will have opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge in a dynamic healthcare setting. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to contribute to a team dedicated to excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; certifications in Dysrhythmia Interpretation, BLS, Phlebotomy, and EKG preferred.
• Six months of experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms and assist patients with daily living activities.
• Provide basic nursing care under the supervision of an RN.

Skills

Dysrhythmia Interpretation

Basic Nursing Care

Patient Monitoring

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cardiac Monitor

Phlebotomy Tools

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 serving the medical and healthcare needs of the Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls, and northwest Philadelphia communities for over a century, since 1890. Roxborough Memorial Hospital's 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 during the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is an unlicensed person responsible for performing indirect care within the department. The PCA II monitors cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitor. They may assist patients with activities of daily living, provide basic nursing care, and help maintain a safe environment under the supervision of the RN and within the scope of the PCA I job description, as long as activities do not interfere with primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Six months previous experience as a Monitor Technician preferred.
• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician's office preferred.