Patient Care Technician, Part-Time, Days, 6a - 6:30p, Emergency, Washington Township
About The Position
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 supports patient- and family-centered care by addressing patients’ physiological, emotional, and social needs and respecting their individuality and diversity. The PCT may collaborate with clinical departments and designated staff at a patient’s site to facilitate telehealth encounters between patients and providers. The position is part-time, on the day shift, in the Emergency department at Washington Township. The listed schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The PCT may also be assigned as a virtual safety associate based on campus needs and may facilitate clinical examinations for distant providers using peripheral devices, video conferencing equipment, and software.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, patient care needs, and the PCT’s role on an interprofessional team.
- Ability to complete delegated tasks within the scope of the role.
- Knowledge of personal care and hygiene needed for quality of life, and ability to apply this knowledge to patients daily.
- 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/or designated care partner in care.
- Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
- Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques, including the ability to accurately transmit, receive, and interpret ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication behaviors.
- Ability to use partnership-oriented language with patients and families and engage them in their health and healthcare.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with and support the interprofessional team, patients, families, 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 patient call lights or pages.
- Perform the virtual safety associate role when assigned based on campus needs.
- When required, facilitate clinical examinations under the direction of a distant provider, using required peripheral devices, technology, and software to support a comprehensive virtual care encounter.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription insurance
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
