Patient Care Asst- 3B (Med Surg/Psych)

Temple Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health in Philadelphia is seeking a Patient Care Assistant-3B (Med Surg/Psych) to provide direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, perform ECGs and glucose checks, and report changes in patient condition.

Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent; certification within 90 days if not present at hire; Basic Life Support required; CMA or CNA preferred; and 1 year of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program or clinical rotation preferred.
• 1 year experience in a patient care role preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Certified Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN direction.
• Assist with daily living activities and comfort needs.
• Measure vital signs, perform ECGs and glucose checks.
• Observe equipment, dressings, and report patient changes.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

ECG

Glucose testing

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Patient Care Asst- 3B (Med Surg/Psych) - (264414)

Patient Care Asst- 3B (Med Surg/Psych) - - ( 264414 )

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

Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

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.

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Temple University Hospital is a nationally respected teaching hospital on Temple University's bustling Health Sciences Center campus.The hospital provides a comprehensive array of healthcare services both basic and complex to patients from around the corner, across the country and around the world. As the chief clinical training site for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, the hospital provides a dynamic environment for high-quality care, teaching, and cutting edge research.

Temple Health refers to the health, education and research activities carried out by the affiliatesof Temple University Health System (TUHS) and by the Lewis Katz School of Medicine atTemple University. TUHS neither provides nor controls the provision of health care.All health care is provided by its member organizations or independent health care providersaffiliated with TUHS member organizations. Each TUHS member organization is owned and operatedpursuant to its governing documents.