Lehigh Valley Health Network·Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Provides direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of licensed clinical team members. Responsibilities include conducting patient rounds, maintaining supplies, and facilitating virtual care encounters using telehealth technology.
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Summary With a commitment to patient and family centered care, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides designated direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction and supervision of the licensed clinical team members in ways that value the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physiological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. May collaborate with all clinical departments (a/k/a/telehealth) and designated staff at the patient's site for the purpose of facilitating and assisting with telehealth encounters between patients and providers.
Job Duties
Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners.
Performs validated and designated direct and indirect patient care activities to meet patient care needs under direction of licensed clinical team members.
Actively promotes and maintains a safe patient care environment.
Provides assistance in maintaining supplies and equipment available to ensure efficient unit operations.
Conducts patient rounds as assigned, anticipates patient needs, and answers/responds to patient call light or pages promptly.
May be assigned the role of a virtual safety associate as needed based on campus needs.
May be required, to facilitate, under the direction of the distant provider, a clinical exam including the utilization of any required peripheral devices (e.g. electronic stethescope), other technology (e.g. video conferencing equipment) and software (e.g. Epic, Vidyo, etc) ensuring a comprehensive virtual care encounter is conducted.
LVHN colleagues must successfully complete LVHN's inexperienced technical partner course.
Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
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Address: 700 E Norwegian St
0.6FTE 24 hours weekly nigthshift 12 hours
Department: 1024-00004 6 North
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Candidates must possess knowledge of medical terminology, patient hygiene, and the ability to lift 40-50 lbs.
Market context
Patient Care Technician openings in Pennsylvania are typically driven by ongoing hospital and long-term care staffing needs, especially for hands-on support roles. This role is competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma plus PCT training, BLS or CPR certification, and may prefer EMT or Paramedic credentials. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare postings, then confirm your certification status before applying.
