What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Assistant - Endoscopy Suite - Phoenixville Hospital position at Tower Health?
- The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
- All Patient care assistant duties are subject, but not limited to:
- Assisted Daily Livings within a hospital setting (bathing, changing, toileting, dressing, etc..)
- Light Housekeeping in the patient rooms, as well as maintaining cleanliness in the utility rooms, linen and storage closets, and hallways.
- Clinical patient care that does not require a nursing license to perform
- Assisting with call lights, phone operations, and orienting patient families/visitors, and maintaining properly stocked patient care areas.
- Maintaining correct electronic medical records, and properly documenting all patient care interactions.
- Reviews and discusses patient care plans, as well as ongoing patient care activities with the assigned Registered Nurse.
- Maintains efficient patient flow by being aware of room availability and patient intakes/discharges.
- Cleans patient rooms after patient discharge with the assistance of the nursing staff, and properly disposes of all items used during a patient stay in the proper containers. Reusable items must be correctly processed for sterilization and reuse.
- Must demonstrate knowledge and execution of correct patient safety practices.
- Demonstrates responsible, professional behavior in all aspects of the job, while working in a team setting.
- Comprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match and so much more!
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED, or relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education
Experience
- No Experience
Certification and Licensure
- BLS Certification
- If hired for the Transitional Sub-Acute Unit (TSU) at Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital (RHRH), PA Nurse Aide Certification
Required Skills
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Overview
Located in Phoenixville, PA, and a member of Tower Health, Phoenixville Hospital is a 144-bed facility that provides comprehensive medical services through emergency room visits, inpatient admissions, outpatient procedures and community outreach programs. Phoenixville Hospital’s services include an award-winning cardiovascular program, a fully accredited cancer center, NAPBC-accredited breast health center, an acute inpatient rehabilitation center, and a large robotic surgery center. Phoenixville Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across services lines that include joint replacement surgery, advanced heart failure care, and the designation as a Primary Stroke Center.
Virtual Tour Phoenixville Hospital
Below are awards, accreditations and associations who endorse Phoenixville Hospital as a quality healthcare provider:
Breast Health
National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)
Breast Surgeons ACR Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
Diagnostic Imaging
American College of Radiology (ACR) accreditation for Ultrasound, CT Scan, Mammography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine & PET/CT Scan
Stroke
Primary Stroke Center Certification by the Joint Commission
American Heart Association's Get with the Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
Cardiovascular
Advanced Heart Failure Certification by the Joint Commission and American Heart Association
Designated as an Aetna Institute of Quality® for the Cardiac Medical Intervention and Cardiac Rhythm programs
American Heart Association's Get with the Guidelines® - Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
Maternity
Independence Blue Cross Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care
Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) Hepatitis B Vaccine Honor Roll
Nursing
Competency & Credentialing Institutes CNOR® Strong Designation
Oncology
Accreditation by Commission on Cancer
Lung Cancer Screening Center
Orthopedics
Advanced Hip/Knee Replacement Certification by Joint Commission
Independence Blue Cross Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement
Rehabilitation
Top 10% Nationally for Inpatient Rehabilitation by UDSMR
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
Respiratory Services
2021 Department of the Year by Pennsylvania Society of Respiratory Care
2021 Platinum Level by American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Apex Recognition Award criteria
Click here to see all the awards, accreditations and associations who endorse Phoenixville Hospital as a quality health-care provider. We are proud to offer the level of service they represent.
