Patient Care Technician - Med Surg 3NS, Full-Time Nights Marlton

Virtua Health•Evesham Township, NJ

1d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or LPN, the Patient Care Technician assists with patients’ activities of daily living and plan of care. The technician communicates with and supports the healthcare team, patients, and patients’ families or significant others, and maintains high standards of professional ethics. This is a full-time, on-site, third-shift role at Virtua’s Marlton location, with 36 total weekly hours.

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 work.
BLS certification.
Enhance skills through ongoing education and training and maintain regulatory and departmental-level competencies.

Responsibilities

Assist patients 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 follow safe patient practices.
Perform technical duties as directed by an RN or LPN, such as taking vital signs, point-of-care testing, bladder scanning, and Foley catheter care for the population served; document appropriately.
Perform phlebotomy and EKGs if certified.
Identify and communicate changes in patient status to the RN or 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 with orienting new hires.