PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN Emergency Dept. 36 Hr Night Flex (7pm-7:30am) Jeanes Campus

Temple Health – Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the US is seeking a patient care assistant in Philadelphia. The role involves providing direct and indirect patient care, implementing care plans, and performing various medical procedures under nurse supervision. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, complete training related to patient care, and preferably possess one year of experience. Basic Life Support certification is required. This opportunity allows you to engage in essential health services within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Successful completion of Nurses Aide, Medical Assistant Training, or equivalent program required.
• 1 year experience in a related patient care role preferred.
• 1 year of related patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of a registered nurse.
• Responsible for implementing components of the plan of care.
• Measures vital signs, performs ECGs, and venipuncture.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Completion of Nurses Aide or Medical Assistant Training

EMT training program or Nursing student with Nursing 101

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 through the initiation/completion of procedures relating to basic human, mental health and social needs; comfort, safety and emergency measures; activities of daily living; personal care needs; nutrition and fluid needs; and elimination needs. Measures vital signs, performs ECGs, venipuncture, IV placement, capillary blood glucose testing, and Unit Secretary, Patient Transport, and Environment of Care duties.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Other Successful completion of Nurses Aide or Medical Assistant Training and Competency Evaluation program, EMT training program or Nursing student with satisfactory completion of Nursing 101 clinical or equivalent clinical rotation Required

Experience

• 1 year experience in a related patient care role Preferred

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Required