Temple University Health System·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a registered nurse, including implementing care plans and assisting with activities of daily living. Performs clinical procedures such as ECGs, venipuncture, and IV placement while maintaining unit safety and environment standards.
Provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance and direction of the registered nurse. Responsible for implementing components of the plan of care through the initiation/completion of procedures relating to basic human, mental health and social needs; comfort, safety and emergency measures; activities of daily living; personal care needs; nutrition and fluid needs; and elimination needs. Measures vital signs, performs ECGs, venipuncture, IV placement, capillary blood glucose testing, and Unit Secretary, Patient Transport, and Environment of Care duties.
Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Other Successful completion of Nurses Aide or Medical Assistant Training and Competency Evaluation program, EMT training program or Nursing student with satisfactory completion of Nursing 101 clinical or equivalent clinical rotation Required
Experience 1 year experience in a related patient care role Preferred
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and successful completion of a medical assistant, nursing aide, or EMT training program. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in a related patient care role and hold a Basic Life Support certification.
Market context
Support-services roles in Pennsylvania are often tied to steady staffing needs in hospitals and care facilities, especially when teams need reliable coverage for patient support and daily operations. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with CNA and current BLS credentials, plus prior acute or rehabilitation hospital experience, even when experience is not required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your certification dates and hospital experience before applying.