Patient Care Technician - Neurology - Per Diem / Relief Days - Jefferson Abington Hospital

Thomas Jefferson University
Montgomery County, PA
Full-time

Responsibilities

Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Patient Care Tech at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we’re the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region.

And our work to improve lives is never done.

Patient Care Tech are responsible for the following :

Performs assigned nursing procedures for the comfort and well-being of the patient.

Maintains appropriate documentation on all assigned patients, including flow sheets.

Assists physicians with examinations and tests as needed.

Reporting to the Nurse Manager, Patient Care Tech will provide direct bedside care to patients. Other tasks include respiratory services, rehabilitation services, and phlebotomy.

Qualifications for this position include :

High School Diploma

CPR-BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

One (1) year experience in an acute care inpatient environment preferred

Patient Care Tech / Nursing Assistant certification preferred

Benefits include, but are not limited to :

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc.

Closing Statement

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value.

Jefferson is more than 42,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients;

making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic / programmatic, clinical and applied research.

home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.

nationally ranked as one of the top healthcare systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia area, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 17 hospitals and more than 160 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region.

is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

30+ days ago
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