6B Med Surg Per Diem Days PCT Abington
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 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. When assigned, the PCT may facilitate a clinical examination under the direction of a distant provider, using required peripheral devices, video conferencing equipment, and software to support a comprehensive virtual care encounter. The role may also be assigned as a virtual safety associate based on campus needs.
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 that knowledge to patients who need assistance.
- 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 ideas, 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.
- 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 answer or respond to patient call lights or pages.
- When needed, serve as a virtual safety associate based on campus needs.
- When required, facilitate clinical examinations under the direction of a distant provider, using necessary peripheral devices, technology, and software for virtual care encounters.
- Collaborate with clinical departments and designated staff at the patient’s site to facilitate telehealth encounters.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription insurance
- 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 and prescription insurance access for all colleagues, including per diem colleagues
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
