What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician position at Pottstown Hospital - Tower Health?
Job Summary
Full-Time Nights
Qualifications
Education Requirements
Pottstown Hospital is a 219-bed, acute care hospital offering an extensive range of services, including inpatient and outpatient, medical, surgical, diagnostic, emergency care, a nationally recognized Cancer Center as well as primary care, family practice, and pediatric offices. With 260 physicians representing 40 medical specialties, we serve the healthcare needs of residents in Pottstown and surrounding areas.
Our Emergency Room, is the second busiest in Montgomery County, seeing more than 40,000 patients a year. We’re 1,150 healthcare professionals strong, and our team of physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers is focused on exceeding expectations while delivering compassionate, safe, quality care.
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Full-Time Nights
- Responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
- Perform routine direct patient care activities following established policies and procedures in a manner conducive to the safety and comfort of the patient.
- Perform observations of patients and reports changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.
- Perform specific skills including phlebotomy and point of care testing (POCT).
- Assist in all aspects of daily living activities for the patients, including, but not limited to general hygiene of the patient, changings, light housekeeping, and patient vitals.
Qualifications
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Prior direct patient care experience preferred, but not required for employment.
- BLS Certification
Pottstown Hospital is a 219-bed, acute care hospital offering an extensive range of services, including inpatient and outpatient, medical, surgical, diagnostic, emergency care, a nationally recognized Cancer Center as well as primary care, family practice, and pediatric offices. With 260 physicians representing 40 medical specialties, we serve the healthcare needs of residents in Pottstown and surrounding areas.
Our Emergency Room, is the second busiest in Montgomery County, seeing more than 40,000 patients a year. We’re 1,150 healthcare professionals strong, and our team of physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers is focused on exceeding expectations while delivering compassionate, safe, quality care.
Virtual Tour of Pottstown Hospital
Click below to learn more about who we are!!
Leadership Team
Commitment to Diversity
Awards and Accreditations