2B Med Surg FT Days PCT Abington
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 is committed to patient- and family-centered care and addresses the physiological, emotional, and social needs of patients while respecting each individual's uniqueness. The PCT supports safe, compassionate, coordinated care by recognizing patients and their families or designated care partners, communicating with the interprofessional team, maintaining a safe patient-care environment, and helping ensure supplies and equipment are available for 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 needs and the 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.
- Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
- Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques, with the ability to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret information and needs using appropriate communication behaviors.
- Ability to use partnership-oriented language with patients and families and engage them in their health and healthcare.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Responsibilities
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson's values.
- Provide safe, compassionate, and coordinated care that respects patients' personal preferences, priorities, needs, cultural beliefs, and values, including those of their families or 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.
- Actively promote and maintain a safe patient-care environment.
- May serve as a virtual safety associate as needed based on campus needs.
- Assist in maintaining supplies and equipment to support efficient unit operations.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment 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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
