Patient Care Technician - OB Triage, Per Diem Days, Voorhees

Virtua Memorial Hospital•Voorhees, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician assists with patients’ activities of daily living and plan of care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or LPN. 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 per diem, part-time, on-site day-shift position in OB Triage at Virtua Health’s Voorhees location.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures, and standards.
Strong communication skills.
High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of a PCT (or equivalent) course or a fundamentals of nursing course in an RN program.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting and hygiene, mobility, and transport.
Use standard precautions, including when caring for patients in isolation, and follow safe patient practices.
Perform technical duties as directed by an RN/LPN, including phlebotomy, taking vital signs, point-of-care testing, EKGs, bladder scanning, and population-specific Foley catheter care; document appropriately.
Identify and communicate changes in patient status to the RN/LPN and respond appropriately.
Reinforce education for patients and their families or responsible parties regarding individual care needs and safety issues.
Participate in Virtua patient satisfaction initiatives and goals and in performance improvement activities.
Assist with orientation of new hires.
Enhance skills through ongoing education and training and maintain regulatory and departmental competencies.