Patient Care Technician Med Surg (Part-Time, Nights 6p - 6:30a) Washington Township, NJ

Jefferson Health Plans • Washington Township, NJ

7d • $17 - $23 • 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 patients’ physiological, emotional, and social needs while respecting individual preferences, priorities, needs, cultural beliefs, and values. The position is part-time on the night shift at Jefferson Health’s Turnersville, New Jersey location.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, patient care needs, and the PCT’s role on the interprofessional team.
• Ability to complete delegated tasks within the scope of the role.
• Knowledge of personal care and hygiene needs and ability to apply that knowledge to patients daily.
• Knowledge of risks patients face in a healthcare environment and ability to take steps to reduce those risks.
• Ability to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family, and/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, including accurately transmitting, receiving, and interpreting ideas, information, and needs; uses partnership-oriented language and engages patients and families in their health and healthcare.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds and perform role-related physical activities, which may include pushing or pulling patients, lateral transfers, kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.
• Frequent to continuous standing and walking.

Responsibilities

• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson’s values.
• Recognize and respect patients and their families or designated care partners while providing safe, compassionate, coordinated care.
• Communicate with and support the interprofessional team, patients, families, and designated care partners.
• Perform designated direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of licensed clinical team members.
• Promote and maintain a safe patient care environment.
• Serve as a virtual safety associate when assigned based on campus needs.
• Help maintain supplies and equipment to support efficient unit operations.

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
• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time

What This Job Offers

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