Patient Care Technician, Part-Time, Days, 6a - 6:30p, Intermediate, 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 that values each individual and addresses the physiological, emotional, and social needs of a diverse patient population. The PCT helps promote safe, compassionate, coordinated care, supports the interprofessional team, and assists with supplies and equipment to ensure efficient unit operations. The PCT may also be assigned as a virtual safety associate based on campus needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 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 practices that support 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 demonstrate respect and collaborate with each patient, family, and/or designated care partner in care.
- Knowledge of people from 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 using appropriate communication behaviors and partnership-focused language with patients and families.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; push or pull patients on beds or stretchers, including a stated 29-pound push force; and assist with lateral transfers involving up to 50 pounds of patient weight.
- Ability to stand and walk frequently to continuously; patient transporters may walk 8–10 miles per shift.
- Ability to perform role-specific activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and CPR.
Responsibilities
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson’s values.
- Provide safe, compassionate, coordinated care that respects patients’ personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values, while recognizing their families and designated care partners.
- 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.
- Promote and maintain a safe patient care environment.
- Serve as a virtual safety associate as needed based on campus needs.
- Help maintain supplies and equipment for efficient unit operations.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- 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
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
