The Patient Care Technician assists patients with daily living activities and communicates with the healthcare team. They also perform technical duties as directed by nursing staff and reinforce education for patients and families.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and have completed a PCT course or equivalent experience. Strong communication skills and BLS certification are also required.
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Job description
At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you.
That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need.
Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.
If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around.
Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country.
We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home.
A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S.
News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.
In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community.
That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling.
We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Location
Lourdes
Health
System - 1600
Haddon
Ave
Remote
Type:
On-Site
Employment
Type:
Employee
Employment
Classification:
Per
Diem
Time
Type:
Part time
Work
Shift:
Night
Shift - 12
Hr (United
States of
America)
Total
Weekly
Hours: 0
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401k
Flexible Spending Accounts
Prescription Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Paid Sick Leave
Additional
Locations:
Job
Information:
Med
Surg
Tele
Transplant
Per
Diem
Night shift -
Weekends
Only
Summary: Under the direction of a Registered Nurse/and or LPN, assists with patients’ activities of daily living and plan of care. Communicates with and supports healthcare team, patients and/or patient’s family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.
Position
Responsibilities:
Supports the activities of daily living to include bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, and assisting with mobility and transport. Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.
Performs technical duties as directed by RN/LPN, such as phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, bladder scanning, foley catheter care specific to population served and documents appropriately.
Identifies and communicates changes in patient’s status to RN/LPN and responds appropriately. Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.
Reinforces education of patient and family/responsible party regarding individual care needs and safety issues.
Participates in Virtua patient satisfaction initiatives and goals. Participates in the performance improvement activities. Assists in orientation of new hires.
Position
Qualifications
Required /
Experience
Required: Demonstrates required knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures and standards. Must have strong communication skills.
Required
Education: High School Diploma or Grade Equivalent Diploma (GED) required. Must have successfully completed a PCT course, or a fundamentals nursing course in an RN program, or have worked an equivalent of 2 years of direct patient care.
Training/Certifications/Licensure: BLS certification. Phlebotomy training/education is required for the Emergency Department positions. Enhances skills through ongoing education and training. Maintains regulatory and departmental level competencies.
Hourly Rate
$19.54 - $29.20 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. For more benefits information click here. Be Well, Get Well and Stay Well That's our mission. We’re dedicated to offering the best quality care through our extensive range of services and facilities. Our doctors, clinical practitioners, and administrative staff are a respectful, caring team of professionals committed to providing world-class quality healthcare. We continually work to be your premier choice of health and wellness in South New Jersey.
