Patient Care Tech T6 Med/Surg PRN N Einstein

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, 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 values each individual’s uniqueness and addresses the physiological, emotional, and social needs of Jefferson Health’s 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.

The position may also include acting as a virtual safety associate or assisting a distant provider with a clinical examination using peripheral devices, video-conferencing equipment, and software such as Epic or Vidyo. The job requires frequent to continuous standing and walking, as well as lifting and carrying 40–50 pounds. Patient-care providers may also need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR.

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’ daily needs.
• Knowledge of risks faced by patients in a healthcare environment and ability to take steps to reduce those risks.
• Ability to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family, and 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 transmit, receive, and accurately interpret information and needs using appropriate communication behaviors.
• Ability to use partnership-oriented language with patients and families and engage them 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 and pull patients on beds or stretchers; and assist with 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.

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 call lights or pages.
• Serve as a virtual safety associate when assigned based on campus needs.
• When required, facilitate a clinical examination under the direction of a distant provider, using necessary peripheral devices, technology, and software to support a comprehensive virtual-care encounter.

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
• Access to medical insurance, including prescription coverage, for all colleagues, including per-diem colleagues and others working less than part-time

What This Job Offers

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