Patient Care Assistant 6 West Med Surg Pulmonary PT 24hrs Days 7a-3:30p

Temple-Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Temple-Health in Philadelphia seeks a Patient Care Assistant 6 West Med Surg Pulmonary PT 24hrs Days. You will support nursing staff in delivering direct patient care on the day shift at 3401 North Broad Street.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, performing ECGs, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring patient comfort and safety. A High School diploma is required with CNA/MA certification preferred; BLS required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program or completion of at least one clinical rotation preferred.
• 1 year experience in a patient care role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care under RN guidance.
• Measures vital signs and performs ECGs.
• Monitors equipment and reports changes in patient condition.
• Maintains confidentiality and follows hospital customer service policies.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

ECGs

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program

Job description

Patient Care Assistant 6 West Med Surg Pulmonary PT 24hrs Days 7a-3:30p

3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Tracking Code

264533

Weekly Hours

24.00

Schedule

Part-Time

Shift

Day Shift

Provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse. Responsible for implementing components of the plan of care based on physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs. Provides comfort, safety and emergency measures; activities of daily living: personal care needs, nutritional and elimination needs. Measures vital signs, performs ECGs, and capillary blood glucose needs. Observes and reports the functioning of equipment, the results of treatments, condition of dressings and any change in patient condition. Incorporates the concepts of the Hospital's Customer Service Program into all aspects of patient care activities (i.e. confidentiality, responsiveness, caring). Accountable to the Nurse Manager or designee for all activities. Adheres to policies and procedures of the department. If certification is not present at hire employee must successfully complete the onsite nursing certification program within 90 days of hire.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Program or completion of at least one clinical rotation in an accredited Nursing program Preferred

Experience

• 1 year experience in a patient care role Preferred

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Required
• Certified Medical Assistant Preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant Preferred