PCT - Telemetry (FT - Days) - Abington

Thomas Jefferson University • Montgomery County, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides designated direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction and supervision of the licensed clinical team members. This role values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physiological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. The PCT may collaborate with all clinical departments (telehealth) and designated staff at the patient's site to facilitate and assist with telehealth encounters between patients and providers. This position description outlines the main responsibilities and may vary between departments and locations, subject to change based on management discretion and organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of management to meet organizational needs. The PCT interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson, recognizing patients and 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. They communicate with and support the interprofessional team, patient, family, and designated care partners. The PCT performs designated direct and indirect patient care activities to meet patient care needs under the direction of licensed clinical team members and actively promotes and maintains a safe patient care environment. They may be assigned the role of a virtual safety associate as needed and provide assistance in maintaining supplies and equipment available to ensure efficient unit operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Knowledge of medical terminology, patient care needs and their role in interprofessional team.
• Ability to complete delegated tasks within scope of role.
• 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.
• Knowledge of the risks faced by patients in a healthcare environment, and the ability to take steps to reduce these risks.
• Knowledge of how to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family and/or designated care partner in care.
• Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
• 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 - American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• Less than 1 year Previous nursing assistant or healthcare experience preferred
• PCT training program completion within 24 months of hire or Nursing Student with one semester clinical completed
• LVHN colleagues must successfully complete LVHN's inexperienced technical partner course.

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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED