Patient Care Assistant

17622 Lancaster, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Medicine

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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

POSITION SUMMARY: Assists with the delivery of direct, non-licensed patient care in accordance with established methods and procedures, under the supervision and guidance of appropriate personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

Environment Management -

  • Completes cleaning tasks utilizing OSHA standards. Performs maintenance and/or inventory of equipment according to unit/department standards.
  • Practices standard precautions while handling contaminated items.
  • Maintains unit order and efficiency.
  • Maintains appearance of patient care areas and public areas.
  • Maintains safe work environment.
Supply Management/Clerical -
  • Orders and stocks supplies to meet the needs of the unit/department.
  • Demonstrates an awareness of cost containment practices.
  • Distributes supplies to appropriate areas according to unit/department standards.
  • Demonstrates computer skills necessary to perform unit/department specific responsibilities.
  • Depending on location may need to schedule patients and handle phone calls.
Patient Care/Safety -
  • Documents accurately and timely, according to unit/department standards.
  • Reports promptly unusual situations, reactions, effects or conditions related to patient care to the responsible person(s).
  • Assist patients with personal hygiene needs and/or provide activities of daily living, comfort measures including changing linen, providing safe environment for mobility and ambulation, and maintaining a clean and orderly patient environment.
  • Safely assist in mobilizing, turning, and positioning of patients; including use of various assistive devices and mechanical lifts.
  • Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills when dealing with patients, family members and staff.
  • Functions as a patient advocate by resolving patient/family concerns through appropriate actions.
  • Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
  • Answer patient call lights independently, promptly, and to the patient's satisfaction; referring patient concerns to the RN or Nurse Manager.
  • Provide close observation and care safely for patients who require 1:1 observation.
  • Demonstrate proper responses to emergency situations.
Code of Conduct/Professionalism-
  • Identifies learning needs and seeks available resources and opportunities.
  • Completes assignments within designated shift.
  • Responds promptly to requests for assistance.
  • Respects patient rights and maintains strict confidentiality.
  • Communicates clearly, concisely and appropriately (verbal/written communications).
  • Assumes personal responsibility for attendance to maintain unit/department function.
  • Demonstrates concern and respect for others thoughts and feelings and handles conflicts in a positive manner.
  • Able to prioritize continually
Clinical Skills -
  • Maintains clinical skills necessary to perform duty/job.
  • Demonstrates competency with procedures based on unit population and/or age-specific needs.
  • Obtains and accurately documents all required patient information; reporting changes and abnormal findings to the RN in a timely fashion.
  • Perform unit-specific lab tests as dictated by the Point of Care Testing lab standards (Glucose, stool, and emesis) record results, and report findings to the RN. Perform quality control measures on unit assigned tests and equipment.
  • Properly label specimen(s) and form(s) for lab test completion.
  • Participates in achieving institution wide and unit based quality outcomes.
  • Performs duty/job with appropriate level of independence.
  • Performs duty/job with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Accepts accountability, as an individual and as a team member for all services provided.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:
  • Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • HS diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • Completion of the educational requirements (additional formal education/training; maximum supervision for initial competency; high degree associated risk factors; yearly competency evaluation and training).
  • AHA CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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Patient Care Technician

17584 Willow Street, Pennsylvania DaVita

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No Dialysis experience is required. Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic other than your assigned home clinic. Potential to float to various clinics during and after your training. You must have a flexible schedule and be abl Technician, Patient Care, Patient, Healthcare, Training

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Patient Care Technician

17124 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania DaVita

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Posting Date05/06/2025479 Port View DrSte B21, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17111-1229, United States of AmericaDaVita is seeking a Patient Care Technician who is looking to give life in an outpatient dialysis center. You can make an exceptional difference in the lives of our patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease. Do you desire to deliver care in an empathetic, compassionate way - the way you'd want your own care to be?If you haven't considered Nephrology before, read on as we think that you should.Joining DaVita as Patient Care Technician (PCT) is an exciting opportunity to jump start your career in the health care industry! With paid, extensive training, you will gain the skills needed to care for our patients and build a network of other health care professionals across the geography where you live. Once you have successfully completed training, you will join a holistic team of care professionals - including nurses, dietitian, social workers, and other experienced PCTs - to care for our patients. It's not a job, it's giving life and a career based on passion and purpose.DaVita - which is Italian for "giving life" - is working to provide quality service to patients, partners, and teammates. Our mission is to be the Provider, Partner, and Employer of Choice.Our PCTs also find DaVita professionally fulfilling. To help advance your career, we offer clear paths to higher levels of responsibility and compensation through our Clinical Ladders program. Through DaVita's Bridge to your Dreams program, teammates who have been in their role for six consecutive months and in good standing, are eligible to receive tuition assistance up front to pursue their dream of becoming a DaVita RN and getting their Associates Degree in Nursing. We also have dedicated training to become a Facility Administrator, and training to become a Regional Operations Director. Your success is driven by your performance and desire.Some details about this position:No Dialysis experience is required.Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic other than your assigned home clinicPotential to float to various clinics during and after your trainingYou must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidaysWhat you can expect:Direct Patient Care. Spend the majority of your day in direct one-on-one patient care to provide safe, comfortable and hygienic dialysis treatment.Our PCTs care for multiple patients.Technician Duties. To monitor patients before, during and after dialysis treatment including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup. Please note you will have exposure to blood and needles.Building long-term relationships with your patients who are suffering from end stage renal disease and are receiving treatment on average 3 times/week. You will also be responsible for educating patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics.Team. Cross functional team of clinicians including technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers and leadership. PCTs work under the supervision of a RN.What we'll provide:DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most including:Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash outSupport for you and your family: family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, and morePaid trainingRequirements:Desire to enter the health care field to care for other people in needHigh school diploma or equivalentMust be comfortable working around blood and needlesMust be comfortable mixing acid or bicarbPhysical and mental ability to work long hours (some shifts are 12+ hours) on your feet so wear comfortable shoes! Our work ends when it's safe for our patients.Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.Health care experience a plus including: BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification.DaVita is a clinical leader! We have the highest percentage of facilities meeting or exceeding CMS's standards in the government's two key performance programs. We expect our teammates to commit to improving patient health through clinical goal setting and quality improvement initiatives.Ready to make a difference in the lives of patients? Take the first step and apply now.#LI-AF1At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.This position will be open for a minimum of three days.Salary/ Wage RangeFor location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRatesCompensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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Patient Care Technician

17022 Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania DaVita

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Posting Date07/03/2025101 Dialysis Drive, Elizabethtown, North Carolina, 28337, United States of AmericaDaVita is seeking a Patient Care Technician who is looking to give life in an outpatient dialysis center. You can make an exceptional difference in the lives of our patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease. Do you desire to deliver care in an empathetic, compassionate way - the way you'd want your own care to be?If you haven't considered Nephrology before, read on as we think that you should.Joining DaVita as Patient Care Technician (PCT) is an exciting opportunity to jump start your career in the health care industry! With paid, extensive training, you will gain the skills needed to care for our patients and build a network of other health care professionals across the geography where you live. Once you have successfully completed training, you will join a holistic team of care professionals - including nurses, dietitian, social workers, and other experienced PCTs - to care for our patients. It's not a job, it's giving life and a career based on passion and purpose.DaVita - which is Italian for "giving life" - is working to provide quality service to patients, partners, and teammates. Our mission is to be the Provider, Partner, and Employer of Choice.Our PCTs also find DaVita professionally fulfilling. To help advance your career, we offer clear paths to higher levels of responsibility and compensation through our Clinical Ladders program. Through DaVita's Bridge to your Dreams program, teammates who have been in their role for six consecutive months and in good standing, are eligible to receive tuition assistance up front to pursue their dream of becoming a DaVita RN and getting their Associates Degree in Nursing. We also have dedicated training to become a Facility Administrator, and training to become a Regional Operations Director. Your success is driven by your performance and desire.Some details about this position:No Dialysis experience is required.Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic other than your assigned home clinicPotential to float to various clinics during and after your trainingYou must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidaysWhat you can expect:Direct Patient Care. Spend the majority of your day in direct one-on-one patient care to provide safe, comfortable and hygienic dialysis treatment.Our PCTs care for multiple patients.Technician Duties. To monitor patients before, during and after dialysis treatment including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup. Please note you will have exposure to blood and needles.Building long-term relationships with your patients who are suffering from end stage renal disease and are receiving treatment on average 3 times/week. You will also be responsible for educating patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics.Team. Cross functional team of clinicians including technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers and leadership. PCTs work under the supervision of a RN.What we'll provide:DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most including:Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash outSupport for you and your family: family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, and morePaid trainingRequirements:Desire to enter the health care field to care for other people in needHigh school diploma or equivalentMust be comfortable working around blood and needlesMust be comfortable mixing acid or bicarbPhysical and mental ability to work long hours (some shifts are 12+ hours) on your feet so wear comfortable shoes! Our work ends when it's safe for our patients.Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.Health care experience a plus including: BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification.DaVita is a clinical leader! We have the highest percentage of facilities meeting or exceeding CMS's standards in the government's two key performance programs. We expect our teammates to commit to improving patient health through clinical goal setting and quality improvement initiatives.Ready to make a difference in the lives of patients? Take the first step and apply now.#LI-RI1At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.This position will be open for a minimum of three days.Salary/ Wage RangeFor location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRatesCompensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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Patient Care Technician

17578 Stevens, Pennsylvania DaVita

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No Dialysis experience is required. Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic other than your assigned home clinic. Potential to float to various clinics during and after your training. You must have a flexible schedule and be abl Technician, Patient Care, Patient, Healthcare, Training

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Patient Care Technician

17042 Lebanon, Pennsylvania DaVita

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No Dialysis experience is required. Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic other than your assigned home clinic. Potential to float to various clinics during and after your training. You must have a flexible schedule and be abl Technician, Patient Care, Patient, Healthcare, Training

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Patient Care Assistant

17699 Lancaster, Pennsylvania Penn Medicine

Posted 18 days ago

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**Description**
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
POSITION SUMMARY: Assists with the delivery of direct, non-licensed patient care in accordance with established methods and procedures, under the supervision and guidance of appropriate personnel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:
Environment Management -
+ Completes cleaning tasks utilizing OSHA standards. Performs maintenance and/or inventory of equipment according to unit/department standards.
+ Practices standard precautions while handling contaminated items.
+ Maintains unit order and efficiency.
+ Maintains appearance of patient care areas and public areas.
+ Maintains safe work environment.
Supply Management/Clerical -
+ Orders and stocks supplies to meet the needs of the unit/department.
+ Demonstrates an awareness of cost containment practices.
+ Distributes supplies to appropriate areas according to unit/department standards.
+ Demonstrates computer skills necessary to perform unit/department specific responsibilities.
+ Depending on location may need to schedule patients and handle phone calls.
Patient Care/Safety -
+ Documents accurately and timely, according to unit/department standards.
+ Reports promptly unusual situations, reactions, effects or conditions related to patient care to the responsible person(s).
+ Assist patients with personal hygiene needs and/or provide activities of daily living, comfort measures including changing linen, providing safe environment for mobility and ambulation, and maintaining a clean and orderly patient environment.
+ Safely assist in mobilizing, turning, and positioning of patients; including use of various assistive devices and mechanical lifts.
+ Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills when dealing with patients, family members and staff.
+ Functions as a patient advocate by resolving patient/family concerns through appropriate actions.
+ Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
+ Answer patient call lights independently, promptly, and to the patient's satisfaction; referring patient concerns to the RN or Nurse Manager.
+ Provide close observation and care safely for patients who require 1:1 observation.
+ Demonstrate proper responses to emergency situations.
Code of Conduct/Professionalism-
+ Identifies learning needs and seeks available resources and opportunities.
+ Completes assignments within designated shift.
+ Responds promptly to requests for assistance.
+ Respects patient rights and maintains strict confidentiality.
+ Communicates clearly, concisely and appropriately (verbal/written communications).
+ Assumes personal responsibility for attendance to maintain unit/department function.
+ Demonstrates concern and respect for others thoughts and feelings and handles conflicts in a positive manner.
+ Able to prioritize continually
Clinical Skills -
+ Maintains clinical skills necessary to perform duty/job.
+ Demonstrates competency with procedures based on unit population and/or age-specific needs.
+ Obtains and accurately documents all required patient information; reporting changes and abnormal findings to the RN in a timely fashion.
+ Perform unit-specific lab tests as dictated by the Point of Care Testing lab standards (Glucose, stool, and emesis) record results, and report findings to the RN. Perform quality control measures on unit assigned tests and equipment.
+ Properly label specimen(s) and form(s) for lab test completion.
+ Participates in achieving institution wide and unit based quality outcomes.
+ Performs duty/job with appropriate level of independence.
+ Performs duty/job with accuracy and efficiency.
+ Accepts accountability, as an individual and as a team member for all services provided.
**SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:**
+ Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.
+ Other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
+ HS diploma or equivalent (GED).
+ Completion of the educational requirements (additional formal education/training; maximum supervision for initial competency; high degree associated risk factors; yearly competency evaluation and training).
+ AHA CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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