Patient Care Technician II - Med Surg/Tele - FT Rotating

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician II (PCT II) provides advanced 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 II has advanced clinical skills and certifications, as well as the ability to act as resource/mentor in the area of safe patient handling/de-escalation techniques/point of care testing. This role involves interacting with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson, and recognizing patients, their family/designated care partners in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values. The PCT II 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, and actively promotes and maintains a safe patient care environment. The PCT II may be assigned the role of a virtual safety associate as needed and provides assistance in maintaining supplies and equipment available to ensure efficient unit operations and acts as a resource for training new staff on various supplies and equipment use.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED Diploma or equivalent required
2 years Nursing Assistant, PCT or healthcare experience required. Certification and completion of advanced skills and knowledge training within six months of hire accepted in lieu of experience requirement.
Healthcare Knowledge - Knowledge of medical terminology, patient care needs and their role in interprofessional team.
Execution of Delegated Tasks - Ability to complete delegated tasks within scope of role.
Daily Living Assistance - 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.
Patient Safety - Knowledge of the risks faced by patients in a healthcare environment, and the ability to take steps to reduce these risks.
Patient-and Family-Centered Practice- Knowledge of how to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family and/or designated care partner in care.
Cultural Awareness- Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
Effective Communication- 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
CNA Certification OR EMT Certification

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 and acts as resource for training new staff on various supplies and equipment use.
Maintains ability to recognize and monitor individual patient’s EKG
Maintains ability to recognize and report hemodynamic instability and critical changes in patient condition
Maintains IV Insertion competency including IV insertion using Ultrasound guidance
Maintains advanced knowledge and experience with phlebotomy and lab specimen collection including T&S, Blood Cultures
Maintains competency regarding use of advanced medical equipment such as splinting, advanced rehab therapy equipment, trauma care, IABP, rapid infuser, central line and A line set ups.
Works with professional development team to create training modules following vendor supplied information for use guidelines and best practice.
Acts as a coach/trainer to others team members.
In the acute rehab setting are able to act as transfer and positioning coach/trainer for specific patient populations.
Advanced skills in bladder scanning and intermittent catheterization
Maintains skills regarding management of aggressive behavior and de – escalation techniques.
Acts as a coach/trainer to others following formal training guidelines.

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
tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service