PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN Per Diem Float Chestnut Hill Hospital

Temple University Health System; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health seeks a Patient Care Technician for Chestnut Hill Hospital on a per diem float basis. The role provides nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse, performing routine direct patient care, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing.

This temporary, per diem position is based in Philadelphia, PA, with rotating shifts. A high school diploma or GED and Basic Life Support certification are required; relevant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Relevant healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing (POCT).
• Observe patients and report changes in condition to the RN.

Skills

Phlebotomy

POCT

Observations

Nursing care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN Per Diem Float Chestnut Hill Hospital – (264973)

Description

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse. Incumbents perform routine direct patient care activities following established policies and procedures in a manner conducive to the safety and comfort of the patient. The PCT performs observations of patients and reports changes in patient condition to the registered nurse. The PCT performs specific skills including phlebotomy and point of care testing (POCT).

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

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent OR – GED – Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education Required

Experience
General Experience Relevant Experience Required

Licenses
Basic Life Support Required

Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Located in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, Temple Health – Chestnut Hill Hospital, an alliance of Temple Health, Redeemer Health and PCOM, is a 148-bed, community-based, university-affiliated, teaching hospital committed to excellent patient-centered care. Chestnut Hill Hospital provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient, diagnostic and treatment services for people in northwest Philadelphia and eastern Montgomery County. With more than 300 board-certified physicians, Chestnut Hill Hospital’s specialties include minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, cardiology, gynecology, oncology, orthopedics, urology, pulmonology, cancer care, family practice and internal medicine. Chestnut Hill Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is affiliated with university-hospitals in Philadelphia for heart and stroke care and residency programs.

For more information, visit TempleHealth.org

Primary Location

: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

Job

: Nursing Support

Schedule

: Per Diem

Shift

: Rotating

Employee Status

: Temporary