3B Med Surg Per Diem Evenings PCT Abington

Jefferson Health Plans • Abington, MA

7d • 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 is committed to patient- and family-centered care and addresses the physiological, emotional, and social needs of a diverse patient population. The PCT may collaborate with clinical departments and designated staff at the patient’s site to facilitate telehealth encounters between patients and providers.

This position is per diem and works evenings at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, Pennsylvania. It is listed as a 3B Med Surg role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, patient care needs, and the PCT’s role on an interprofessional team.
• Ability to complete delegated tasks within the scope of the role.
• Knowledge of personal care and hygiene and the ability to apply it to patients’ daily needs.
• Knowledge of risks faced by patients in healthcare environments and ability to take steps to reduce those risks.
• Ability to convey respect and collaborate with patients, families, and designated care partners.
• Knowledge of people from diverse backgrounds and ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques, including accurately transmitting, receiving, and interpreting information and using partnership-oriented language with patients and families.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
• Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; push or pull patients on beds or stretchers; and perform 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, as required.

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

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 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 per diem colleagues

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED