Patient Care Technician - Med Surg 7A, Part-Time Days, Voorhees

Virtua Health•Franklin Township, NJ

22h•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or LPN, the Patient Care Technician assists patients with activities of daily living and their plan of care. The role communicates with and supports the healthcare team, patients, and patients’ families or significant others while maintaining high standards of professional ethics. The position is part-time, on-site at Virtua’s Voorhees location, and works a 12-hour day shift. The role supports patient care and safety, performs technical duties as directed, reinforces patient and family education, and participates in patient satisfaction and performance improvement activities.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures, and standards.
Strong communication skills.
High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of a PCT course, a fundamentals nursing course in an RN program, or a Certified Nursing Assistant program; alternatively, one year of equivalent direct patient care experience.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting and hygiene, mobility, and transport.
Demonstrate standard precautions, including care of patients in isolation and safe patient practices.
Perform technical duties as directed by an RN/LPN, such as taking vital signs, point-of-care testing, bladder scanning, and Foley catheter care appropriate to the population served; document appropriately.
Perform phlebotomy and EKGs if certified.
Identify and communicate changes in a patient’s status to the RN/LPN and respond appropriately.
Reinforce education for patients and their families or responsible parties about individual care needs and safety issues.
Participate in Virtua patient satisfaction initiatives and goals.
Participate in performance improvement activities.
Assist in orienting new hires.
Enhance skills through ongoing education and training and maintain regulatory and departmental competencies.