Patient Care Assistant 7 East Cardiac Stepdown Part-time 24 hours Nights Flex 11p-7:30a

Temple University Health System, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Patient Care Assistant in a dynamic cardiac stepdown unit. In this part-time role, you'll provide essential support to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety while assisting with daily living activities. Your contributions will directly impact patient care, from measuring vital signs to responding to emergencies. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced environment, working alongside experienced nurses and healthcare professionals. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Nursing Assistant or equivalent preferred.
• BLS certification required, CMA and CNA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care under RN guidance.
• Measures vital signs and performs ECGs and glucose checks.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

ECGs

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Program

Tools

Medical Equipment

Job description

Job Description - Patient Care Assistant 7 East Cardiac Stepdown Part-time 24 hours Nights Flex 11p-7:30a (244325)

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)
• 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)

License/Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support (Required)
• CMA - Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant (Preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.