Surgical Institute of Reading is hiring a per diem Patient Care aide

Welcome to Surgical Institute of Reading

At Surgical Institute of Reading, we believe health and care are inseparable. We focus on offering a high quality, service oriented environment for your surgical procedure. Our facility is accredited by The Joint Commission.

Patient Care Aide at Surgical Institute of Reading

Carries out basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in accordance with the standards of care for the center. Demonstrates the appropriate skills and ability, based on level of training and scope of practice, to care for patients based on the age of the patient. Age groups may include the infant, toddler, school age/adolescent, adult and older adult.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• · The following description of the job responsibilities and performance expectations are intended to reflect the primary responsibilities of the job, but are not intended to describe all duties other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

  • Knows and adheres to policies of the Center and demonstrates fiscal responsibility.
  • Follows standards, policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for peri-operative nursing care according to accepted standards.
  • Maintains and demonstrates current skills and knowledge in aseptic technique.
  • Demonstrates ability to understand the unique needs of each age group of the patient population.
  • Follows OSHA and other standards for protection against blood borne pathogens.
  • Seeks involvement in activities that promote professional growth and behavior.
  • Uses good body mechanics.
  • Remains calm and functions as a team member during times of stress and crisis situations.
  • Able to take vital signs, apply monitors, and document appropriately.
  • Performs procedures within scope of practice, including, but not limited to finger stick for blood glucose, bladder scanning, and straight catheterization.
  • Informs Manager of applicable day-to-day situations.
  • Follows employee health and other personnel and staffing policies.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Certified Nursing Assistant License - preferred

Current BLS.

Demonstrates necessary clinical competency.

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Who We Are
At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of, our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

Required Skills

Required Experience

Qualifications:

Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program certified by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice.

Maintains continuing education credits as required by the State

Current BLS certification

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