Patient Care Tech Extender - Mammography

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Hospital in Reading, PA is seeking a dedicated team member to assist coworkers in the Mammography area and to help keep the department clean and ready, coordinating with patients and health-care team members to ensure smooth operations.

You will apply professional judgment and critical thinking to maximize patient flow and resource use, contributing to high-quality care within the Tower Health system.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care preferred.
• BLS Certification required.
• High standard of professional and ethical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assists coworkers in their area of assignment or specialty (Mammography).
• Maintains department in a clean and ready state and liaises with patients, staff and managers.
• Exhibits professional and ethical judgment to optimize patient flow and resources.

Skills

Collaborative Skills

Detail Oriented

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Listening Skills

Medical Terminology

Microsoft Office Applications

Multitasking

Strong Team Player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

• Assists corresponding coworkers in their area of assignment or specialty (Mammography).
• Maintains the department in a clean and ready state, and acts as a liaison between the patient, respective area employees and managers if applicable as well as other members of the health care team.
• Uses professional and ethical judgment at all times and, sound, critical thinking while performing their duties to ensure patient flow, resources and time are utilized effectively and efficiently to their maximum potential.

Benefits

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• Patient Care Experience Required

Certification and Licensure

• BLS Certification

Required Skills

• Collaborative Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Listening Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Multitasking
• Strong Team Player

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.