Patient Care Technician - ICU

Phoenixville Hospital - Tower Health; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement savings with employer match

Job summary

Phoenixville Hospital - Tower Health in Phoenixville, PA is seeking a nursing support role to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The position focuses on safety, comfort, and timely observation of patient conditions.

Responsibilities include routine direct care, phlebotomy and POCT, and aiding with daily living activities. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with BLS certification preferred on hire.

Qualifications

• Nurse aide role requires compassionate direct patient care.
• Experience in direct patient care preferred but not required.
• BLS certification required or able to obtain on hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients under supervision of an RN.
• Perform routine direct patient care following policies to ensure safety and comfort.
• Observe patients and report changes in condition to the RN.
• Perform skills including phlebotomy and point of care testing (POCT).
• Assist in activities of daily living including hygiene, changing, light housekeeping, and vitals.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs

Observational skills

Phlebotomy

POCT

Hygiene & comfort

Daily living support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

• 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.
• Shared Governance, and our Career Advancement Program.
• 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

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.

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

PHX

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

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

Click here to see all the awards, accreditations and associations who endorse Phoenixville Hospital as a quality healthcare provider. We are proud to offer the level of service they represent.

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.