ED Technologist - Full Time Nights - Jefferson Einstein Montgomery
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides designated direct and indirect patient care under the direction and supervision of licensed clinical team members. The role supports patient- and family-centered care, respecting each person's uniqueness and addressing patients’ physiological, emotional, and social needs. The PCT may also collaborate with clinical departments and designated staff at the patient’s site to facilitate telehealth encounters between patients and providers. The position may include serving as a virtual safety associate and facilitating clinical examinations under the direction of a distant provider. This can involve using peripheral devices, video-conferencing equipment, and software to support comprehensive virtual care encounters.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, patient care needs, and the role of the PCT in the interprofessional team.
- Ability to complete delegated tasks within the scope of the role.
- Knowledge of personal care and hygiene and the ability to apply this knowledge to patients who need assistance.
- Knowledge of risks faced by patients in healthcare settings and the ability to take steps to reduce those risks.
- Ability to show respect and collaborate with each patient, family, and designated care partner.
- Knowledge of people from diverse backgrounds and ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
- Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques, including the ability to accurately transmit, receive, and interpret ideas, information, and needs.
- Ability to use partnership-oriented language with patients and families and engage them in their health and healthcare.
- BLS—Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association upon hire.
- Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds, including pushing or pulling patients on beds or stretchers and assisting with lateral transfers.
- Ability to stand and walk frequently to continuously; patient transporters may walk 8–10 miles per shift.
- Ability to perform role-specific physical activities, which may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and CPR.
Nice To Haves
- LVHN colleagues must successfully complete LVHN's inexperienced technical partner course.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with and support the interprofessional team, patients, families, and designated care partners.
- Perform validated and designated direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of licensed clinical team members.
- Promote and maintain a safe patient care environment.
- Help maintain supplies and equipment for efficient unit operations.
- Conduct assigned patient rounds, anticipate patient needs, and respond promptly to call lights or pages.
- Serve as a virtual safety associate when assigned based on campus needs.
- Facilitate clinical examinations for distant providers using required peripheral devices, video-conferencing equipment, and software when required.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription insurance
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
- Medical and prescription insurance access for all colleagues, including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
