Patient Care Technician - ED, Full-Tima 11a - 11p, Voorhees

Virtua Health • Voorhees Township, NJ

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Virtua Health plays a crucial role in supporting patients' daily activities and assisting with their care plans under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). This position emphasizes high standards of professional ethics and effective communication with healthcare teams, patients, and their families, contributing to the overall patient satisfaction and quality of care.

Requirements

• Demonstrates required knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures, and standards.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• High School Diploma or Grade Equivalent Diploma (GED) required.
• Must have successfully completed a PCT course, a fundamentals nursing course in an RN program, Certified Nursing Assistant program, or have worked an equivalent of 1 year of direct patient care.
• BLS certification is required.
• Phlebotomy training/education is required for Emergency Department positions.

Nice To Haves

• Ongoing education and training to enhance skills.
• Experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Supports the activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, and assisting with mobility and transport.
• Performs technical duties as directed by RN/LPN, such as vital signs, point of care testing, bladder scanning, and foley catheter care, and documents appropriately.
• Identifies and communicates changes in patient's status to RN/LPN and responds appropriately.
• Reinforces education of patient and family/responsible party regarding individual care needs and safety issues.
• Participates in Virtua patient satisfaction initiatives and goals.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Assists in orientation of new hires.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees