Patient Care Tech II FT Rotating Surg/Trauma Unit CENTER CITY

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician II (PCT II) provides advanced designated direct and indirect patient care under the direction and supervision of licensed clinical team members. The role supports patient- and family-centered care that respects individual preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs, while addressing patients’ physiological, emotional, and social needs. The PCT II maintains advanced clinical skills and certifications and may serve as a resource or mentor in safe patient handling, de-escalation techniques, and point-of-care testing.

The role includes performing delegated care activities, supporting patients and the interprofessional team, and helping maintain a safe care environment. Depending on unit needs and care models, advanced capabilities may include EKG monitoring, recognizing and reporting hemodynamic instability and critical changes, IV insertion including ultrasound-guided insertion, phlebotomy and specimen collection, use of advanced medical equipment, bladder scanning, intermittent catheterization, and management of aggressive behavior. The PCT II may coach or train colleagues in designated skills and may be assigned as a virtual safety associate based on campus needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• PCT or related certification, such as Certified Nursing Assistant.
• At least 2 years of nursing assistant, PCT, or healthcare experience; completion of advanced skills and knowledge training within six months of hire may be accepted in lieu of this experience requirement.
• AHA BLS certification.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, patient care needs, and the PCT’s role on the interprofessional team.
• Ability to complete delegated tasks within the scope of the role.
• Knowledge of personal care and hygiene and ability to assist patients with daily living needs.
• Knowledge of patient safety risks in healthcare environments and ways to reduce those risks.
• Ability to collaborate respectfully with patients, families, and designated care partners in patient- and family-centered care.
• Cultural awareness and ability to communicate respectfully and connect effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Effective communication skills, including accurately conveying and interpreting information and engaging patients and families in their health and healthcare.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification strongly preferred.
• PALS certification strongly preferred for units caring for pediatric patients.
• Completion of an advanced clinical course preferred.
• Handle with Care certification preferred.
• Dysrhythmia course certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson’s values.
• Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patients’ personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
• Communicate with and support the interprofessional team, patients, families, and designated care partners.
• Perform designated direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of licensed clinical team members.
• Promote and maintain a safe patient care environment.
• Serve as a virtual safety associate when needed based on campus needs.
• Help maintain supplies and equipment for efficient unit operations and train new staff in the use of supplies and equipment.
• Recognize and monitor individual patients’ EKGs, and recognize and report hemodynamic instability or critical changes in patient condition, as applicable to unit needs.
• Maintain IV insertion competency, including ultrasound-guided IV insertion, as applicable to unit needs.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect laboratory specimens, including type and screen and blood cultures, as applicable to unit needs.
• Maintain competency with advanced medical equipment relevant to unit needs, including splinting, advanced rehabilitation therapy equipment, trauma-care equipment, IABP, rapid infuser, and central-line and arterial-line setups.
• Work with the professional development team to create training modules based on vendor information, use guidelines, and best practices for advanced medical equipment.
• Coach and train other team members in designated advanced skills.
• In acute rehabilitation settings, coach and train staff on transfers and positioning for specific patient populations.
• Perform bladder scanning and intermittent catheterization, as applicable to unit needs.
• Maintain skills in managing aggressive behavior and de-escalation, and coach or train team members according to formal training guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 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 insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED