Patient Care Tech - Emergency Trauma Center (PT - Night) - Jefferson Abington

Thomas Jefferson University • Montgomery County, PA

7d • 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 and addresses 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. The position is based at Jefferson Abington and works the night shift.

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, or designated care partner.
• Knowledge of people from diverse backgrounds and ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques, with ability to accurately transmit, receive, and interpret information and needs.
• 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 (AHA) upon hire.
• Ability to lift and carry 40–50 lbs.; push/pull patients on beds or stretchers, including a stated 29 lbs. of push force; and perform lateral transfers involving up to 50 lbs. of the patient’s weight.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently to continuously; role-specific activities may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with and support the interprofessional team, patient, family, 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 respond to patient call lights or pages.
• Serve as a virtual safety associate when assigned based on campus needs.
• Facilitate clinical examinations for telehealth encounters under the direction of a distant provider, using required peripheral devices, video-conferencing equipment, 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

What This Job Offers

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