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.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Minimum Requirements:
- 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
Since this position will require the selected candidate to engage in regular contact with children in the form of care, guidance, supervision or training, you will be required to meet the requirements of the Child Protective Services Act, including the Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check, the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare child abuse criminal background clearance, and an FBI fingerprint-based federal criminal records check. The selected candidate will not be allowed to commence working until all three (3) are completed satisfactorily.
Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson's clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.
About Jefferson:
Nationally ranked, Jefferson is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; and preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
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