Patient Care Technician: Phlebotomy & Direct Patient Care

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role involves routine direct patient care per established policies to ensure patient safety and comfort, with duties including observing patients and reporting changes in condition.

Specific skills include phlebotomy and POCT. Qualifications include BLS and, for TSU, PA Nurse Aide Certification; education requires a High School Diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• Direct patient care experience preferred, but not required for employment.
• BLS Certification and, if TSU, PA Nurse Aide Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Perform routine direct patient care activities per policies to ensure safety and comfort.
• Observe patients and report changes in condition to the registered nurse.
• Perform skills including phlebotomy and point of care testing (POCT).

Skills

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Reading Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role involves routine direct patient care per established policies to ensure patient safety and comfort, with duties including observing patients and reporting changes in condition.

Specific skills include phlebotomy and POCT. Qualifications include BLS and, for TSU, PA Nurse Aide Certification; education requires a High School Diploma or GED.