Patient Care Technician - Emergency Department

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement savings with employer match

Life insurance

Tower Advance Pay

Job summary

Reading Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide nursing care under supervision of a registered nurse in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, patient safety, and maintaining accurate patient records.

The role emphasizes teamwork within Tower Health, with opportunities for tuition assistance, career advancement, and comprehensive benefits. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• PA Nurse Aide Certification may be required for TSU unit.
• BLS Certification preferred or required for patient care roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Assist with activities of daily living and basic patient care.
• Maintain correct electronic medical records and document patient care interactions.
• Ensure patient safety and efficient patient flow; assist with call lights and family orientation.

Skills

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PA Nurse Aide Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Summary

• The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.


• All Patient care assistant duties are subject, but not limited to:


• Assisted Daily Livings within a hospital setting (bathing, changing, toileting, dressing, etc..)


• Light Housekeeping in the patient rooms, as well as maintaining cleanliness in the utility rooms, linen and storage closets, and hallways.


• Clinical patient care that does not require a nursing license to perform


• Assisting with call lights, phone operations, and orienting patient families/visitors, and maintaining properly stocked patient care areas.


• Maintaining correct electronic medical records, and properly documenting all patient care interactions.


• Reviews and discusses patient care plans, as well as ongoing patient care activities with the assigned Registered Nurse.


• Maintains efficient patient flow by being aware of room availability and patient intakes/discharges.


• Cleans patient rooms after patient discharge with the assistance of the nursing staff, and properly disposes of all items used during a patient stay in the proper containers. Reusable items must be correctly processed for sterilization and reuse.


• Must demonstrate knowledge and execution of correct patient safety practices.


• Demonstrates responsible, professional behavior in all aspects of the job, while working in a team setting.


• Comprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match and so much more!


• Shared Governance, and our Career Advancement Program.


• Enjoy flexible scheduling, generous time off, tuition reimbursement, generous benefits, & pay.


• Enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match, life insurance and so much more!


• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial convenience and flexibility

Comprehensive Benefits

• Shared Governance, and our Career Advancement Program.


• Enjoy flexible scheduling, generous time off, tuition reimbursement, generous benefits, & pay.


• Enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match, life insurance and so much more!


• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial convenience and flexibility

Qualifications

The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.

All Patient care assistant duties are subject, but not limited to:

• Assisted Daily Livings within a hospital setting (bathing, changing, toileting, dressing, etc..)


• Light Housekeeping in the patient rooms, as well as maintaining cleanliness in the utility rooms, linen and storage closets, and hallways.


• Clinical patient care that does not require a nursing license to perform


• Assisting with call lights, phone operations, and orienting patient families/visitors, and maintaining properly stocked patient care areas.


• Maintaining correct electronic medical records, and properly documenting all patient care interactions.


• Reviews and discusses patient care plans, as well as ongoing patient care activities with the assigned Registered Nurse.


• Maintains efficient patient flow by being aware of room availability and patient intakes/discharges.


• Cleans patient rooms after patient discharge with the assistance of the nursing staff, and properly disposes of all items used during a patient stay in the proper containers. Reusable items must be correctly processed for sterilization and reuse.


• Must demonstrate knowledge and execution of correct patient safety practices.


• Demonstrates responsible, professional behavior in all aspects of the job, while working in a team setting.

Education Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.


• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

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

Certification and Licensure

• BLS Certification


• If hired for the Transitional Sub-Acute Unit (TSU) at Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital (RHRH), PA Nurse Aide Certification

Required Skills

• Excellent Communications Skills


• Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Emergency Department Overview

An exciting and rewarding career awaits you in our 115-bed, state of the art Emergency Department and accredited Level 1 Trauma Center. Our department delivers care to over 135,000 patients per year and we are the busiest ED in PA.

Why Reading Hospital?

• 2025 America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award


• Recipient of Excellence Award: Stroke Care, Neurosciences, Pulmonary Care, and Critical Care


• Magnet Status


• Level 1 Trauma Center


• Ranked Among Top Ten Hospitals in Pennsylvania


• 5-Star Rating for Overall Hospital Quality


• Vizient Graduate Nurse Residency Program for all new RN grads

Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: Reading Hospital Virtual Tour

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.