Patient Care Technician - Observation Unit

Penn State Health; Enola (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, PA is seeking a Patient Care Technician who supports basic patient care activities and comfort under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role includes non-professional services to assist patient needs and comfort.

The Certified Patient Care Technician will perform monitor technician duties, observe telemetry for heartbeat patterns, note irregularities, ensure monitors function correctly, and report concerns to the RN in charge.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency is required.
• BLS certification is required prior to orientation and must be obtained through Penn State Health or the American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Under direction of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Technician provides basic patient care and related non-professional services to support patient comfort.
• Performs monitor technician duties, continuously observing patient heart rhythms, noting irregularities, ensuring heart monitors function correctly, and reporting concerns to the RN in charge.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Penn State Health - Hampden Medical Center

Under direction of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Technician contributes to the basic patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patient. The Certified Patient Care Technician is also responsible for performing monitor technician duties which include continuous observation of patient heartbeat patterns, noting heartbeat irregularities in the patients’ telemetry rhythm, ensuring that heart monitors are functioning correctly, and reporting any concerns to the RN in charge of the patient/charge nurse. Possess troubleshooting skills to recognize monitoring the problems, identify probable causes, and seek solutions to correct the problem. Actual job tasks may vary depending on the unit or department assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) :

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• BLS required prior to orientation completion. Must be obtained through Penn State Health or American Heart Association (AHA).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S) :

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Six (6) months of ED/ED OBS or monitor tech experience, heart arrhythmia course completion, or current nursing student.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to communities in Cumberland, Perry, and York counties. The facility features 108 private inpatient beds and an attached outpatient medical office building.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

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