Patient Care Tech PT Day Stroke Unit Moss Magee Rehab ELKINS PARK
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides designated direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction and supervision of licensed clinical team members. The role supports patient- and family-centered care and addresses the physiological, emotional, and social needs of a diverse patient population. The PCT may also collaborate with clinical departments and designated staff at a patient’s site to facilitate telehealth encounters between patients and providers. The position is based in the Stroke Unit at Moss Magee Rehab in Elkins Park and works a day shift.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, patient care needs, and the PCT’s role on an interprofessional team.
- Ability to complete delegated tasks within the scope of the role.
- Knowledge of personal care and hygiene and ability to apply it to patients on a daily basis.
- Knowledge of risks faced by patients in a healthcare environment and ability to take steps to reduce those risks.
- Ability to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family, and designated care partner.
- Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
- Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques, including the ability to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret information and needs.
- Ability to use partnership-oriented language with patients and families and engage them in their health and healthcare.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
- Lift and carry 40–50 pounds; duties may include pushing or pulling patients on beds or stretchers, lateral transfers, frequent to continuous standing and walking, and role-specific activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing 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 needed for efficient unit operations.
- Conduct assigned patient rounds, anticipate patient needs, and promptly respond to patient call lights or pages.
- Serve as a virtual safety associate when assigned based on campus needs.
- When required, facilitate a clinical exam under the direction of a distant provider, using required peripheral devices, technology, and software to support a comprehensive virtual care encounter.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- 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
- Access to medical insurance, including prescription coverage, for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
