Patient Care Tech 1W Stroke Unit PT Night Elkins Park
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 licensed clinical team members. The role values each individual and addresses the physiological, emotional, and social needs of the diverse patients served by Jefferson Health. The PCT may collaborate with clinical departments and designated staff at a patient’s site to facilitate telehealth encounters between patients and providers. The role may include serving as a virtual safety associate based on campus needs. Under a distant provider’s direction, the PCT may also facilitate clinical exams using required peripheral devices, video conferencing equipment, and software to support a comprehensive virtual care encounter.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 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 apply it to patients’ daily needs.
- 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 accurately transmitting, receiving, and interpreting information and needs through appropriate communication behaviors.
- Ability to use partnership-focused language and engage patients and families in their health and healthcare.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
- Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds, including pushing or pulling patients 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 activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and CPR, as required.
Nice To Haves
- LVHN colleagues must successfully complete LVHN’s inexperienced technical partner course.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with and support the interprofessional team, patient, family, 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 to support efficient unit operations.
- Conduct assigned patient rounds, anticipate patient needs, and promptly respond to call lights or pages.
- Serve as a virtual safety associate when assigned based on campus needs.
- Facilitate clinical exams under the direction of a distant provider, using required peripheral devices, video conferencing equipment, and software when required.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- 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 insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time, per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
