PCU Tech II — Patient‑Centered Care & Support

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; Full time

Job description

Tech II in the PCU

One shift a week, 6:00pm - 6:30am (every third weekend Sat and Sun included, holiday rotation).

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our mission of providing the highest level of care, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders. Working here means collaborating with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

As a Technician II, you will be a key member of the patient‑family care team, supporting clinical and customer service standards under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and assistance in activities of daily living (nutrition, hygiene, elimination) and emotional support.
• Offer patient‑family centered care with consideration of growth and development.
• Support unit initiatives for patient safety: maintain quiet environment, hourly rounds, falls prevention, etc.
• Process patient care orders and reports accurately and promptly.
• Educate patients and families before examinations, procedures, and during procedures such as 12‑Lead EKG, blood draws, wound care.
• Take measurements (vital signs, weight, intake/output) and perform basic cardiac monitoring troubleshooting.
• Assist with transport, transfer, repositioning, mobilizing patients safely using proper body mechanics and Safe Patient Handling.
• Follow infection control and prevention practices, use standard precautions and PPE.
• Collect and label specimens (blood, urine, stool, sputum) per protocol.
• Communicate patient flow and unit information to RN and interdisciplinary team timely.
• Restock supplies, remove outdated items, perform equipment QC.
• Inventory patient belongings at admission, transfer, discharge.
• Serve as preceptor and mentor for new employees.

Credentials

• Certified Nurse Aid (required); Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support.
• CPR (must obtain if not held at time of hire).

Education / Equivalent Experience

• H.S. Diploma/GED (required).
• Experience at an acute care facility or student nurse with hospital‑based clinical experience.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program, including a prepaid tuition assistance program.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship, military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.