Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg Oncology Transplant - Part Time Nights - Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

1d • 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, respecting each individual’s uniqueness and addressing the physiological, emotional, and social needs of a diverse patient population. The PCT may collaborate with clinical departments and designated staff at a patient’s site to facilitate telehealth encounters between patients and providers.

This is a part-time night-shift position in Med/Surg Oncology Transplant at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia. The PCT may also be assigned as a virtual safety associate based on campus needs and may help facilitate provider-directed virtual clinical exams using peripheral devices, video-conferencing equipment, and software.

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 ability to apply it to patients who need assistance.
• Knowledge of risks patients face 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, including the ability to accurately transmit, receive, and interpret information and needs using appropriate communication behaviors.
• Ability to use partnership-oriented language and engage patients and families in their health and healthcare.
• BLS - Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
• Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; perform frequent to continuous standing and walking; and, as applicable to the role, kneel, bend, squat, and perform 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 to meet patient care needs 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.
• Under the direction of a distant provider, facilitate clinical exams for virtual care encounters, using required peripheral devices, technology, and software as needed.

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 those working less than part-time

What This Job Offers

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