Patient Care Technician - 2 South

Tower Health; Phoenixville, Northern (Chester County, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared Governance

Tuition reimbursement

Career Advancement Program

Tower Tuition Discount Program

Job summary

Tower Health's Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville, PA, is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide patient care under the supervision of an RN and assist with daily living activities. The role includes phlebotomy and POCT, on a 30-bed Med-Surg/Telemetry unit on 2 South.

Located in Phoenixville, this 144-bed facility offers cardiovascular care, cancer services, and a range of hospital programs. Join a team dedicated to safe, compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior direct patient care experience preferred, but not required.
• BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
• Perform routine direct patient care activities following established policies and procedures in a manner conducive to the safety and comfort of the patient.
• Observe patients and report changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.
• Perform phlebotomy and point of care testing (POCT).
• Assist in all aspects of daily living activities for the patients, including hygiene, changing, light housekeeping, and patient vitals.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

• Responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
• Perform routine direct patient care activities following established policies and procedures in a manner conducive to the safety and comfort of the patient.
• Perform observations of patients and reports changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.
• Perform specific skills including phlebotomy and point of care testing (POCT).
• Assist in all aspects of daily living activities for the patients, including, but not limited to general hygiene of the patient, changings, light housekeeping, and patient vitals.

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Comprehensive Benefits:

• Shared Governance, and our Career Advancement Program.
• Enjoy flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement, generous benefits, & pay.
• Comprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match, and so much more!
• Tower Tuition Discount Program – Up to 50% off for Eligible Employees AND Qualified Family Members who attend credit courses at Drexel University

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Experience

• Prior direct patient care experience preferred, but not required for employment.

Certification and Licensure

• BLS Certification

Available Units:

2 South - Med-Surg/Telemetry Unit:

Located on the second floor of the South Tower building. This is a 30-bed unit with capabilities for telemetry cardiac monitoring. The most frequent diagnoses for the medical patients are cardiovascular conditions, respiratory conditions, diabetes, and infectious processes. The surgical patients represent a variety of specialties including, but not limited to general surgery, GYN, ENT and urology surgeries. Cardiovascular intervention/procedural patients (post cardiac catheterization, stent, and cardiac device placement) are often placed on this unit.

Located in Phoenixville, PA, and a member of Tower Health, Phoenixville Hospital is a 144-bed facility that provides comprehensive medical services through emergency room visits, inpatient admissions, outpatient procedures and community outreach programs.

Phoenixville Hospital’s services include:

• An award-winning cardiovascular program
• A fully accredited cancer center
• NAPBC-accredited breast health center
• An acute inpatient rehabilitation center
• A large robotic surgery center
• Designated as LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performed in the Human Right Campaign Foundation's 2022 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI)

Phoenixville Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across services lines that include:

• Joint replacement surgery
• Advanced heart failure care
• Designated as a Primary Stroke Center.

Discover why our hospital is a great place to work. Virtually tour our facility here: https://youtu.be/87WgrEK9iRU

Overview

Tower Health is a regional healthcare system serving 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.