Patient Care Tech II 13 Pav Surgery Unit FT R Center City

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

1d • 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 each individual’s preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs, while addressing patients’ physiological, emotional, and social needs. PCT IIs have advanced clinical skills and certifications and may serve as resources or mentors in safe patient handling, de-escalation techniques, and point-of-care testing.

The position works with patients, families, designated care partners, and the interprofessional team to provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care. It may also include serving as a virtual safety associate based on campus needs. The PCT II supports unit operations by maintaining supplies and equipment and training new staff in their use. Depending on unit needs and care models, advanced duties may include monitoring EKGs, recognizing hemodynamic instability, IV insertion (including ultrasound guidance), phlebotomy and specimen collection, use of advanced medical equipment, coaching or training colleagues, bladder scanning, intermittent catheterization, and de-escalation support.

The position receives general supervision and makes decisions within established policies, procedures, and instructions. It has no supervisory responsibilities. The role involves regular exposure to blood and body fluids, tissues, or diagnostic or therapeutic materials of human origin.

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; certification and completion of advanced-skills and knowledge training within six months of hire may be accepted in lieu of the experience requirement.
• American Heart Association 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 settings and ability to take steps to reduce those risks.
• Ability to convey respect and collaborate with patients, families, and designated care partners.
• Cultural awareness and ability to connect respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Effective communication skills, including accurately transmitting, receiving, and interpreting information and engaging patients and families as partners in health and healthcare.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
• Actively promote and maintain a safe patient-care environment.
• Serve as a virtual safety associate when assigned based on campus needs.
• Help maintain supplies and equipment for efficient unit operations and train new staff in their use.
• Maintain advanced clinical skills relevant to unit needs, which may include recognizing and monitoring EKGs; recognizing and reporting hemodynamic instability and critical changes in patient condition; IV insertion, including ultrasound-guided insertion; phlebotomy and specimen collection, including type and screen and blood cultures; and use of advanced medical equipment.
• Work with the professional development team to create training modules, using vendor-provided information and best-practice guidelines, for advanced medical equipment when applicable.
• Coach or train team members in applicable advanced clinical skills, equipment use, patient transfers and positioning, or de-escalation techniques.
• Use advanced bladder-scanning and intermittent-catheterization skills as applicable.
• Manage aggressive behavior and use de-escalation techniques in accordance with 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.
• Access to medical insurance, including prescription coverage, for 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