Patient Care Tech - Emergency Trauma Center - (PT - Night) - Jefferson Abington

Jefferson Health Plans

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The PCT interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. They recognize patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values. The PCT communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners. They actively promote and maintain a safe patient care environment and may be assigned the role of a virtual safety associate as needed based on campus needs. Additionally, they provide assistance in maintaining supplies and equipment available to ensure efficient unit operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Knowledge of medical terminology, patient care needs and their role in interprofessional team.
Ability to complete delegated tasks within scope of role.
Knowledge of personal care and hygiene necessary for quality of life, and ability to apply this knowledge to patients in need on a daily basis.
Knowledge of the risks faced by patients in a healthcare environment, and the ability to take steps to reduce these risks.
Knowledge of how to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family and/or designated care partner in care.
Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Uses the language of partnership with patients and families, engaging them in their health and health care.
BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

PCT training program completion within 24 months of hire
Nursing Student with one semester clinical completed

Responsibilities

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners.
Performs 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.
May be assigned the role of a virtual safety associate as needed based on campus needs
Provides assistance in maintaining supplies and equipment available to ensure efficient unit operations.

Benefits

medical (including prescription)
supplemental insurance
dental
vision
life and AD&D insurance
short- and long-term disability
flexible spending accounts
retirement plans
tuition assistance
voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts
tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
medical (including prescription) insurance for all colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps)