Patient Care Assistant - Emergency Services

Prime Healthcare; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Bucks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the night shift. The role involves assisting patients with daily living activities and providing basic nursing care under RN supervision within a busy hospital setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS, and preferred phlebotomy and EKG certifications, plus six months of acute care experience. Join an award-winning team dedicated to quality and compassion.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• EKG certification preferred.
• BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire.
• Six months experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide basic nursing care under supervision of Registered Nurse.
• Maintain a safe environment under the direction of the RN in charge of the team/unit.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification (upon hire)

EKG certification (upon hire)

BLS (AHA) within 30 days

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Job description

Overview

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

Lower Bucks Hospital is a community hospital, serving the Lower Bucks County region with medical, surgical, and emergency care. Located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, the Hospital is well-known for its knowledgeable medical staff, including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, wound care, and general surgery. The hospital has more than 200 physicians on staff, as well as another 700 employees.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant 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 Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.2. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.3. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.4. Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current 5. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.6. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf