Patient Care Technician - JRI Med Surg, Part-Time Nights, Voorhees

Virtua Health•Franklin Township, NJ

19d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or LPN, the Patient Care Technician assists patients with activities of daily living and their plan of care. The role communicates with and supports the healthcare team, patients, and patients’ families or significant others, while maintaining high standards of professional ethics. This is a part-time, on-site position at Virtua’s Voorhees location, working a 12-hour night shift for 24 hours per week. The hourly rate is $19.54–$29.20 and varies based on applicant experience, internal equity, and market data.

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 of 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 competencies.
Phlebotomy training or education is required for Emergency Department positions.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with 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/LPN, such as taking vital signs, point-of-care testing, bladder scanning, and Foley catheter care; document appropriately.
Perform phlebotomy and EKGs if certified.
Identify and communicate changes in a patient’s status to an RN/LPN and respond appropriately.
Reinforce education for patients and 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 orientation of new hires.