Location: Philadelphia,PA, USA
Reference #: 9310422 About Jefferson Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Patient Care Tech at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, wersquo;re the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. Our work to improve lives is never done.About Our Unit This unit is located at Moss-Magee Rehabilitation in Philadelphia, PA.Awards amp; Recognition Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital is Magnet Recognized. Jefferson has ranked 8th in the nation and ranked 1st in Pennsylvania in Best Hospitals U.S. News amp; World Report.Schedule CommitmentMust be able to work rotating shifts (day amp; night)Must be able to work two (2) twelve (12) hour shifts on a weekly basisMust be able to work every third(3rd) weekendHoliday commitment consists of 1 holiday per seasonResponsibilities Reporting to the Nurse Manager, Patient Care Techs will provide direct bedside care to patients:Performs assigned nursing procedures for the comfort and well-being of the patientMaintains appropriate documentation on all assigned patients, including flow sheetsAssists physicians with examinations and tests as neededOther tasks include respiratory services, and rehabilitation servicesQualifications To qualify as Patient Care Tech, you must meet the following requirements for consideration:High School Diploma or equivalent requiredOne of the following is required: PCT or related certification, Certified nursing assistant (CNA), EMT andMinimum of 2 years nursing assistant, PCT or healthcare experience required.Certification and completion of advanced skills and knowledge training within six months of hire accepted in lieu of experience requirementAHA BLS required Total Rewards As a valued member of the team, you will be eligible to receive our total rewards package which includes:Comprehensive Medical, Dental, amp; Vision PlansRetirement PlansTuition ReimbursementVoluntary benefitsHealth Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc. Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jeffersonrsquo;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, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, 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; preparing tomorrow#39;s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, 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. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans 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.Jefferson is committed to providing equal educashy;tional and employment opportunities for all persons w thout 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.As an employer, the Jefferson Enterprise maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.