Patient Care Technician, Full-Time, Nights, 6p - 6:30a, Med/Surg, Washington Township

Thomas Jefferson University • Gloucester County, NJ

6d • Onsite

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 patients’ physiological, emotional, and social needs. 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 full-time, works nights from 6 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., and is based at Kennedy University Hospitals in Turnersville, New Jersey.

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 and ability to apply it to patients’ daily needs.
• Knowledge of risks faced by patients in a healthcare environment and ability to take steps to reduce those risks.
• Ability to show respect and collaborate with each patient, family, and designated care partner.
• Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and ability to connect respectfully and effectively.
• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques, including the ability to accurately transmit, receive, and interpret information and needs.
• Ability to use partnership-focused language and engage patients and families in their health and healthcare.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
• Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; push or pull patients on a bed or stretcher using 29 pounds of push force; and perform lateral transfers involving up to 50 pounds of the patient’s weight.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently to continuously. Patient transporters may walk 8–10 miles per shift.
• Ability to perform role-specific activities that may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and CPR.

Nice To Haves

• LVHN colleagues must successfully complete LVHN’s inexperienced technical partner course.

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 respond promptly to patient call lights or pages.
• Serve as a virtual safety associate when assigned based on campus needs.
• When required, facilitate clinical examinations under the direction of a distant provider, using required peripheral devices, video conferencing equipment, and software to support comprehensive virtual care encounters.

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.

What This Job Offers

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